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Hollywood on Lake Michigan: 100+ Years of Chicago and the Movies

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By (author): Arnie Bernstein Michael Corcoran

Ranging from the dawn of the silent era to todays blockbusters and independent films, this revamped second edition chronicles the significant contributions by Chicago and Chicagoans to more than a century of American filmmaking. Among the Windy Citys unique honors in this history are the development of film technology by early major players Essanay Film Manufacturing Company and the Selig Polyscope Company; the first African Americanowned and operated film studios; the birthplace of gore flicks; the origination and growth of movie palaces; and the importance of the Second City, Goodman, and Steppenwolf theaters as training grounds for the industrys best comedic and dramatic talent. Readers will relish behind-the-scenes stories of local favorites like The Blues Brothers and Ferris Buellers Day Off, as well as recent box office smashes like Batman Begins and The Dark Knight. Fully revised and updated, this premier guide to the Windy Citys history in the film industry features new profiles of film locations, more photographs, and exclusive interviews detailing all aspects of the moviemaking process, making it the perfect guide for film lovers and Chicago history buffs alike. See more
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Product Details
  • Weight: 485g
  • Dimensions: 139 x 215mm
  • Publication Date: 01 Jun 2013
  • Publisher: Chicago Review Press
  • Publication City/Country: United States
  • Language: English
  • ISBN13: 9781613745755
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