Description
Navigate the glamour and innovation of Hollywood’s Golden Age with this authoritative guidebook. Use it to study iconic films, star biographies, and studio-era production secrets that defined cinema from the 1930s to the 1950s. It includes rare behind-the-scenes photographs and original studio memos reproduced in full color. Each chapter provides scene-by-scene breakdowns of landmark movies and analysis of directorial styles. The guide offers context on wartime influences and post-war industry shifts. You will receive tips on collecting original posters and memorabilia for your personal archive. An extensive resources section lists recommended screenings and restoration projects worldwide. Practical case studies demonstrate how costume, set design, and cinematography evolved during this period. A removable timeline insert maps key studio mergers and technological milestones. This navigator equips collectors and scholars with everything needed to explore Golden Age filmmaking in-depth.
Paperback, 7×10 inches, 300 pages, color inserts
Navigator book, removable timeline insert, photo postcards set
Classic film aficionados, collectors, cinema scholars
