Genius of the System

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Henry Holt & Company Inc
15 April 1996

Cinema industry

At a time when the studio is making a stunning comeback, film historian Thomas Schatz provides an indispensable account of Hollywood's tradional blend of business and art. This book lays to rest the persistent myth that businesspeople and producers stifle artistic talent and reveals instead the genius of a system of collaboration and conflict. Working from industry documents, Schatz traces the development of house styles, the rise and fall of careers, and the making-and unmaking-of movies, from Frankenstein to Spellbound to Grand Hotel. Richly illustrated and highly readable, The Genius of the System gives the definitive view of the workings of the Old Hollywood and the foundations of the New.

By: Thomas Schatz
Imprint: Henry Holt & Company Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 155mm, Spine: 33mm
Weight: 730g
ISBN: 9780805046663
ISBN 10: 0805046666
Pages: 514
Publication Date: 15 April 1996
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Thomas Schatz, Professor of Radio-TV-Film at the University of Texas in Austin, is also the author of Hollywood Genres.

Reviews for Genius of the System

There was much to criticize in the Hollywood system, and much to marvel at. But one can't do either without the means to make sense of it. This book provides that. --Elizabeth Kendall, The New York Times Book Review <br><br> Brings the pace and confusion and inspiration of filmmaking to life...Schatz has made a lasting contribution to film history. -- Directors Guild of America Newsletter <br>

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