This DVD set contains the first 12 years of Moving Picture World,
Moving Picture world was an important trade publication, published
weekly, that covered the film industry during the transformation from the
nickelodeon to the movie palace.
This collection contains over 70,000 pages of articles, interviews,
period advertising and many other surprises Each issue is
searchable.
In this collection are thousands of film reviews, biographies of
stars, directors and early studion executives.
There are thousands of advertisements for films and production companies
many of which no longer exist.
Included are articles on lantern slides, articles on silent films
including such items as an article on the original screening of The Birth
of a Nation.
These magazines are a treasure trove for anyone interested in the
early days of silent film history. |