American Film History. Selected Readings, Origins to 1960, Paperback - ***

This authoritative collection of introductory and specialized readings explores the rich and innovative history of this period in American cinema.

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The American Conundrum: (Re)Readings, (Re)Writings - Cristina Cheveresan

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