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The success of movies like __The Artist__ and __Hugo__ recreated the wonder and magic of silent film for modern audiences, many of whom might never have experienced a movie without sound. But while the American silent movie was one of the most significant popular art forms of the modern age, it is also one that is largely lost to us, as more than eighty percent of silent films have disappeared, the victims of age, disaster, and neglect. We now know about many of these cinematic masterpieces only from the collections of still portraits and production photographs that were originally created for publicity and reference. Capturing the beauty, horror, and moodiness of silent motion pictures, these images are remarkable pieces of art in their own right. In the first history of still camera work generated by the American silent motion picture industry, David S. Shields chronicles the evolution of silent film aesthetics, glamour, and publicity, and provides unparalleled insight into this influential body of popular imagery. Exploring the work of over sixty camera artists, __Still__ recovers the stories of the photographers who descended on early Hollywood and the stars and starlets who sa

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Author

David S. Shields

Publisher

The University of Chicago Press

Published

2013

Language

EN

ISBN

9780226013435

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

Performing Arts, History, Sports

Rating

4.8 / 5 (17 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14