Overview
In this highly entertaining history, the author traces in detail the fate of Shakespeare on silent films from 1899 until the establishment of sound in 1929. This work, first published in 1968, brings history to life with excerpts from scenarios, from reviews and from contemporary film journals, and with reproduction of stills and frames from the films themselves, including unusual shots of leading screen actors. A valuable source book for film experts, enhanced by full notes, bibliography and indexes.
- | Author: Robert Hamilton Ball
- | Publisher: Routledge
- | Publication Date: Feb 28, 2016
- | Number of Pages: 440 pages
- | Language: English
- | Binding: Paperback
- | ISBN-10: 1138996114
- | ISBN-13: 9781138996113
