Examine womenrsquo;s contributions to film—in front of the camera and behind it! An Encyclopedic Dictionary of Women in Early American Films: 1895-1930 is an A-to-Z reference guide (illustrated with over 150 hard-to-find photographs!) that dispels the myth that men dominated the film industry during its formative years. Denise Lowe; author of Women and American Television: An Encyclopedia; presents a rich collection that profiles many of the women who were crucial to the development of cinema as an industry—and as an art form. Whether working behind the scenes as producers or publicists; behind the cameras as writers; directors; or editors; or in front of the lens as flappers; vamps; or serial queens; hundreds of women made profound and lasting contributions to the evolution of the motion picture production. An Encyclopedic Dictionary of Women in Early American Films: 1895-1930 gives you immediate access to the histories of many of the women who pioneered the early days of cinema—on screen and off. The book chronicles the well-known figures of the era; such as Alice Guy; Mary Pickford; and Francis Marion but gives equal billing to those who worked in anonymity as the industry moved from the silent era into the age of sound. Their individual stories of professional success and failure; artistic struggle and strife; and personal triumph and tragedy fill in the plot points missing from the complete saga of Hollywoodrsquo;s beginnings. Pioneers of the motion picture business found in An Encyclopedic Dictionary of Women in Early American Films include: Dorothy Arnzer; the first woman to join the Directors Guild of America and the only female director to make a successful transition from silent films to sound Jane Murfin; playwright and screenwriter who became supervisor of motion pictures at RKO Studios Gene Gauntier; the actress and scenarist whose adaptation of Ben Hur for the Kalem Film Company led to a landmark copyright infringement case Theda Bara; whose on-screen popularity virtually built Fox Studios before typecasting and overexposure destroyed her career Madame Sul-Te-Wan; neacute;e Nellie Conley; the first African-American actor or actress to sign a film contract and be a featured performer Dorothy Davenport; who parlayed the publicity surrounding her actor-husbandrsquo;s drug-related death into a career as a producer of social reform melodramas Lois Weber; a street-corner evangelist who became one of the best-known and highest-paid directors in Hollywood Lina Basquette; the “Screen Tragedy Girl” who married and divorced studio mogul Sam Warner; led The Hollywood Aristocrats Orchestra; claimed to have been a spy for the American Office of Strategic Services during World War II; and became a renowned dog expert in her later years and many more! An Encyclopedic Dictionary of Women in Early American Films: 1895-1930 also includes comprehensive appendices of the WAMPAS Baby Stars; the silent stars remembered in the Graumann Chinese Theater Forecourt of the Stars and those immortalized on the Hollywood Walk of Stars. The book is invaluable as a resource for researchers; librarians; academics working in film; popular culture; and womenrsquo;s history; and to anyone interested either professionally or casually in the early days of Hollywood and the motion picture industry.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Solid thoughts from Schaeffer on ArtBy CustomerThis short little book is an excellent entry-point for thinking biblically about art and artistry. I think it was originally two different essays on art; the first a biblical consideration and the second more focused on what a biblically Christian approach to art might look like in real life. Personally; I kind of prefer Rookmaakers Art Needs No Justification; which is similarly concise; but I think Schaffer makes some very solid and good points. I especially like how he differentiates technical ability and creativity from worldview; which is very insightful.

I found the book a pretty easy read and very accessible. I think any aspiring artist (of any art); would be well served reading and thinking through what Schaeffer has laid out. I also think it would be especially good for pastors to read this book to complement whatever approach to art they are working through in their churches.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. lovedBy TeaBookLoverSo good I read it three times in about a month.Its a very short read but full of tidbits Id never heard before. He answered many questions Id always wondered about art; the bible and how art and Christianity go together.Mostly he got me to see how God is the original creator and loves beautiful things. He had gorgeous works of art made for the temple; and while He could have made them bland and boring; He didnt. He instructed the artists to put so much beauty and details into them.I loved it because it changed my thinking and mindsets Id been locked in to about art and the religious way of thinking about art. That alone was worth it!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Recommended for Every ArtistBy Marissa HopeMy Opinions:The title says it all. Schaeffer talks about different forms of art and what the Bible has to say about art in general. He argues how important it is; even just for enjoyment and backs up his argument with Scripture. He also goes into how we should view and create art.This book was amazing! Ive learned so much and it has made me think differently about art; Ill have to read it again. I love how Schaeffer truly expresses the freedom were supposed to have as Christians; but also touches on our responsibilities. This book was so enlightening and encouraging!The Quality:I loved his easy; understandable way/style of writing. Yes; there may have been a word or two (or three) I had to look up; but it was much; much easier to read than I expected.Highly recommend it!
