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Boom and Bust: American Cinema in the 1940s (History of the American Cinema)
by Thomas Schatz

Boom and Bust: American Cinema in the 1940s (History of the American Cinema)
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Author: Thomas Schatz
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1999-11-23
ISBN: 0520221303
Number of pages: 582
Publisher: University of California Press

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Book Review: Great book for film class!
Summary: 5 Stars

This is a wonderful book if you're taking a film class or just want to learn some interesting information regarding films during the early 1900s. Includes many photos.

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