Description: Hollywood on Lake Michigan : 100+ Years of Chicago and the Movies, Paperback by Corcoran, Michael; Bernstein, Arnie, ISBN 1613745753, ISBN-13 9781613745755, Brand New, Free shipping in the US Ranging from the dawn of the silent era to today&;s blockbusters and independent films, this revamped second edition chronicles the significant contributions by Chicago and Chicagoans to more than a century of American filmmaking. Among the Windy City&;s unique honors in this history are the development of film technology by early major players Essanay Film Manufacturing Company and the Selig Polyscope Company; the first African American&;owned and operated film studios; the birthplace of gore flicks; the origination and growth of movie palaces; and the importance of the Second City, Goodman, and Steppenwolf theaters as training grounds for the industry&;s best comedic and dramatic talent. Readers will relish behind-the-scenes stories of local favorites like The Blues Brothers and Ferris Bueller&;s Day Off, as well as recent box office smashes like Batman Begins and The Dark Knight. Fully revised and updated, this premier guide to the Windy City&;s history in the film industry features new profiles of film locations, more photographs, and exclusive interviews detailing all aspects of the moviemaking process, making it the perfect guide for film lovers and Chicago history buffs alike.
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Edition: 2
Book Title: Hollywood on Lake Michigan : 100+ Years of Chicago and the Movies
Number of Pages: 400 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Chicago Review Press, Incorporated
Item Height: 0.8 in
Publication Year: 2013
Topic: Film / General, United States / MidWest / East North Central (Il, in, Mi, Oh, Wi), Film / History & Criticism, Industries / Entertainment
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Travel, Performing Arts, Business & Economics
Item Weight: 17.1 Oz
Author: Michael Corcoran, Arnie Bernstein
Item Length: 8.5 in
Item Width: 5.5 in
Format: Trade Paperback
