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The silent cinema in song, 1896-1929 : an illustrated history and catalog of songs inspired by the movies and stars, with a list of recordings / Ken Wlaschin.

Author/creator Wlaschin, Ken
Format Book and Print
Publication InfoJefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., ©2009.
Descriptionv, 388 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
Subject(s)
Silent films--Songs and music --Chronology.
Silent film music--Chronology.
Motion picture actors and actresses--Biography.
Silent films--Songs and music --Discography.
Silent film music--Discography.
Contents Movies and moviegoing -- Movie personalities and their films -- Recordings.
Abstract This study begins the documentation of the lost history of songs of the silent cinema. Part one chronologically lists and describes songs about movies created between 1896 and 1929. Part two provides an alphabetical list of movie stars, including a brief biography of each. Part three reviews the recordings of these songs.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 363-365) and index.
Bibliography noteIncludes discography: pages 353-361.
LCCN 2008041144
ISBN9780786438044 (softcover : alk. paper)
ISBN0786438045 (softcover : alk. paper)

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