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The silent-film era was known in part for its cliffhanger serials and air of suspense that kept audiences returning to theaters week after week. Icons such as Douglas Fairbanks, Laurel and Hardy, Lon Chaney and Harry Houdini were among those who graced the dark and shadowy screen. This encyclopedic guide to silent films with mystery and detective content lists over 1,500 titles in one of entertainment's most popular and enduring genres. While most of the examined films are from North America, mystery films from around the world are included. From Booklist This comprehensive guide lists famous and less-known titles, mostly from the U.S. and England but also from other countries such as Canada, France, India, Japan, and Russia. The more than 1,500 films include series, serials, and also the detectives, villains, and rogues who made them popular. Film entries are arranged alphabetically by film title and include (depending on the information that is available) release date, country of origin, story summary, cast, and, when appropriate, chapter or episode titles, in order of their release. The names of the director and writer are generally provided as well. Famous characters, such as
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- Author
- Ken Wlaschin
- Publisher
- McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
- Published
- 2009
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9780786443505
- Category
- nonfiction
- Subjects
- Performing Arts, Mystery, Sports
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