Publisher's Synopsis
This book covers black and white films made from 1916 to 1952. Some of the films analyzed include Charles Chaplin's Easy Street, D.W. Griffith's Broken Blossoms, Frank Capra's You Can't Take It With You and Otto Preminger's Laura. The book introduces movie viewers to the study of film in an accessible and not overly academic way. After reading this book, you will have a basic understanding of how director's create meaning within a film by using varied techniques. The viewer is often familiar but unaware of how the director is manipulating their viewing experience. This book will peel back the curtain for the viewer.
