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Despite being one of the biggest industries in the United States, indeed the World, the internal workings of the 'dream factory' that is Hollywood is little und
Working in Hollywood
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Authors: Ronny Regev
Categories: History
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A history of the Hollywood film industry as a modern system of labor, this book reveals an important untold story of an influential twentieth-century workplace.
The Genius of the System
Language: en
Pages: 530
Authors: Thomas Schatz
Categories: Performing Arts
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At a time when the studio is making a stunning comeback, film historian Thomas Schatz provides an indispensable account of Hollywood's tradional blend of busine
Studios Before the System
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Authors: Brian R. Jacobson
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By 1915, Hollywood had become the epicenter of American filmmaking, with studio "dream factories" structuring its vast production. Filmmakers designed Hollywood
Independent Stardom
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Authors: Emily Carman
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Bringing to light an often-ignored aspect of Hollywood studio system history, this book focuses on female stars who broke the mold of a male-dominated, often ma