Babel and Babylon
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Offers a perspective on American film by tying the growth of spectatorship to the historical transformation of the public sphere. Focusing on silent films, this text examines how the spectator concept evolved, integrating ethnically, socially and sexually differentiated audiences.
Feminism and motion picturesHistoryHistory and criticismMotion picture audiencesSilent filmsSocial life and customsMotion pictures, united states