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Book SynopsisBased on extensive original research, this book substantially revises what moviegoing meant in the transition to what we now think of as Hollywood.
Trade Review"Fascinating and original." -- Martin Rubin Washington Times "Abel offers a richly textured view of early film stardom, early film criticism, advertising campaigns, and even fan activities on both the local and national level...this fascinating book is a fascinating read." Huffington Post
Table of ContentsList of Illustrations Acknowledgments PROLOGUE Document: "Tomorrow's Sunday Tribune" INTRODUCTION: THE NEWSPAPER, A CULTURAL PARTNER OF THE MOVIES Document: "Best Film Ad Medium" 1. THE INDUSTRY GOES TO TOWN (AND COUNTRY) ENTR'ACTE: LOCAL AND REGIONAL NEWSREELS Document: "Right Off the Reel!" 2. "NEWSPAPERS MAKE PICTURE-GOERS" ENTR'ACTE: NEWSPAPER MOVIE CONTESTS Document: "The Movies" 3. "IN MOVIE LAND, WITH THE FILM STARS" ENTR'ACTE: CARTOONS AND COMIC STRIPS Document: "Close Ups Are Very Important" 4. "FILM GIRLS" AND THEIR FANS IN FRONT OF THE SCREEN Document: Kitty Kelly ad ENTR'ACTE: MOTION PICTURE WEEKLIES Document: "Today's Best Moving Picture Story" 5. EDNA VERCOE'S "ROMANCE WITH THE MOVIES" AFTERWORD Appendix: U. S. Newspapers Newspaper Abbreviations Notes Selected Bibliography Index
