Basically, there are three measures of success in the cinema. First off are pictures like "The Crowd" and "Applause" that achieve rave reviews and even go on to

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Substantially revised and updated, this book highlights how Hollywood has transformed itself to attain ever global clout and reach and the material factors unde

Considers the history of the American blockbuster—the large-scale, high-cost film—as it evolved from the 1890s to today.

This extensively revised edition of an best-selling text provides a compelling exploration of Hollywood's global business practices