D.W. Griffith's Intolerance
Its Genesis and Its Vision (book in English)
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A critical study of the background of D.W. Griffith's film masterpiece, the 1916 epic Intolerance. The most expensive ($2,000,000) film made prior to 1920, Intolerance was critically acclaimed and is now considered a classic. The book traces the artistic and political influences that shaped the director's vision, discusses the influences of the Progressive movement, and connects the film to the social and political climate of the early 20th century.
Press Reviews:
"A paradigm for filmmakers throughout the world...a comprehensive analysis" -- -Journal of Film and Video
"A thorough and fully documented study" -- -Film Review Annual
"A whole background picture of early films in an entertaining form" -- -Classic Images
"Extraordinary...thorough" -- -Big Reel "In-depth coverage" -- -Communication Booknotes
"Thoroughly documented and researched" -- -The Silents Majority On-Line Journal
"Tthoroughly documented" -- -Choice
"Well researched" ---Film Quarterly
"Essential." --Library Journal
See the publisher website: McFarland & Co
See Intolerance (1916) on IMDB ...
See more books in English from the author William M. Drew
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