- Paperback: 336 pages
- Publisher: Univ Of Minnesota Press; 1 edition (Mar 1 1999)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0816633908
- ISBN-13: 978-0816633906
- Product Dimensions: 23.3 x 15.7 x 1.8 cm
- Shipping Weight: 476 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,649,610 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From Publishers Weekly
In this lively, opinionated, delightful chronicle of the silent film era, film historian Card deflates the "near-hysterical devotion" to D. W. Griffith, arguing that his Biograph movies were not revolutionary in comparison with European silents. Moreover, asserts Card, the oft-repeated claim that Griffith invented the closeup and film editing is false; that honor here goes to British filmmaker James Williamson. Card, a pioneer collector and founder of the George Eastman film archive, praises the underrated pretalkie achievements of King Vidor and Cecil B. DeMille, while panning director Josef von Sternberg's "incredible lapses." Studded with glimpses of Clara Bow, Joan Crawford, John Barrymore, Greta Garbo, plus dozens more, and marvelously illustrated with photos and stills, this engaging blend of criticism, history, autobiographical reminiscence and film lore will captivate even those with only a passing interest in the silents.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
From Library Journal
With television sitting on the brink of the 500-channel universe, will the silver screen someday go dark? Card, a true lover of cinema and a lifelong devotee of the art of filmmaking, presents numerous arguments on why such a situation should never occur. Card takes the reader on a historical journey through the archives of silent film. All historically relevant film world findings are discussed, including the discovery of motion on a piece of film, the advent of the zoopraxiscope, and the essential close-up shot. The book is such a good read that one can almost smell the nitrate of cellulose. Highly recommended for specialized motion-picture film collections.
Marty D. Evensvold, Magnolia P.L., Tex.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
Marty D. Evensvold, Magnolia P.L., Tex.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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Worthy addition to any film lover's library!, Jan 25 2001
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This review is from: Seductive Cinema: The Art Of Silent Film (Paperback)
In "Seductive Cinema," the late author James Card provides an intriguing glimpse into the silent film era. Card, a film historian, professor, and preservationist, saw many of these films in his youth, and he dedicated his entire life to preserving silent films and introducing them to new generations. The book provides insight into the careers of several specific actors and directors. "Seductive Cinema" is not as much a history of silent films as it is a perspective. Card picks and chooses his subjects, and he doesn't refrain from disputing opinions that do not agree with his own experience and/or insights. The book begins slowly, but the pace rapidly increases. Several wonderful photographs accompany the text. For those already immersed in the fascinating world of silent film, this is a great companion book written by someone from the era who personally knew many of the subjects in his book. For others not as well versed in silent films, this book will hopefully instill a lasting desire to learn more, and seek out other books as well as the specific films Card discusses.
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