The Talkies

The Talkies
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Publisher : Univ of California Press
Total Pages : 656
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ISBN-10 : 0520221281
ISBN-13 : 9780520221284
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Book Synopsis The Talkies by : Donald Crafton

Download or read book The Talkies written by Donald Crafton and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 1999-11-22 with total page 656 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text offers readers a look at the time when sound was a vexing challenge for filmmakers and the source of contentious debate for audiences and critics. The author presents a view of the talkies' reception, amongst other issues.


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