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Free E-Books On Classic Cinema
We thought it might be interesting to include a few free to download e-books on classic cinema and the film industry in general. The books listed below were first published in hard copy between 1930 and 1960.
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The Film Till Now: A Survey Of World Cinema [1949]
Paul Roth [1907-1984] was a British film mogul, studio owner, director, producer and noted film historian and critic. He directed the documentaries The World Is Rich [1947] and Cradle Of Genius [1961] both of which were nominated for an Academy Award.
His book The Film Till Now: A Survey Of World Cinema was first published in 1930 and revised in 1949.
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The Rise Of The American Film: A Critical History [1939]
Lewis Jacobs [1905-1997] was a writer, film maker and teacher of cinematic art who wrote The Rise Of The American Film: A Critical Study first published in 1939.
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Hollywood The Movie Colony The Movie Makers [1941]
Leo C.Rosten [1908-1997] was a teacher, academic and humorist. As a screenwriter he wrote the story for 'The Dark Hour' [1946], a film noir classic starring Mark Stevens, Lucille Ball, William Bendix and Clifton Webb.
His book Hollywood The Movie Colony The Movie Makers was first published in 1941.
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