Encyclopedia of American Film Serials

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Reference, Encyclopedias, Entertainment, Performing Arts, Film
Cover of the book Encyclopedia of American Film Serials by Geoff Mayer, McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers
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Author: Geoff Mayer ISBN: 9781476627199
Publisher: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers Publication: February 7, 2017
Imprint: Language: English
Author: Geoff Mayer
ISBN: 9781476627199
Publisher: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers
Publication: February 7, 2017
Imprint:
Language: English

From their heyday in the 1910s to their lingering demise in the 1950s, American film serials delivered excitement in weekly installments for millions of moviegoers, despite minuscule budgets, nearly impossible shooting schedules and the disdain of critics. Early heroines like Pearl White, Helen Holmes and Ruth Roland broke gender barriers and ruled the screen. Through both world wars, such serials as Spy Smasher and Batman were vehicles for propaganda. Smash hits like Flash Gordon and The Lone Ranger demonstrated the enduring mass appeal of the genre. Providing insight into early 20th century American culture, this book analyzes four decades of productions from Pathé, Universal, Mascot and Columbia, and all 66 Republic serials.

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From their heyday in the 1910s to their lingering demise in the 1950s, American film serials delivered excitement in weekly installments for millions of moviegoers, despite minuscule budgets, nearly impossible shooting schedules and the disdain of critics. Early heroines like Pearl White, Helen Holmes and Ruth Roland broke gender barriers and ruled the screen. Through both world wars, such serials as Spy Smasher and Batman were vehicles for propaganda. Smash hits like Flash Gordon and The Lone Ranger demonstrated the enduring mass appeal of the genre. Providing insight into early 20th century American culture, this book analyzes four decades of productions from Pathé, Universal, Mascot and Columbia, and all 66 Republic serials.

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