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Eileen Bowser chronicles the history of the American film business from the days of storefront nickelodeons to the premiere of D. W. Griffith'sThe Birth of a Nation. The effect of the surroundings--the size of the hall; whether the film was shown alone or along with vaudeville entertainment; and the size, quality, and relevance of the musical background--are all examined for their impact on the filmgoing experience.Bowser, Eileen is the author of 'Transformation of Cinema 1907-1915', published 1994 under ISBN 9780520085343 and ISBN 0520085345.
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