An Encyclopedic Dictionary of Women in Early American Films: 1895-1930 »

An Encyclopedic Dictionary of Women in Early American Films: 1895-1930 is an A-to-Z reference guide (illustrated with over 150 hard-to-find photographs!) that dispels the myth that men dominated the film industry during its formative years. Denise Lowe, author of Women and American Television: An Encyclopedia, presents a rich collection that profiles many of the women who were crucial to the development of cinema as an industry—and as an art form. Whether working behind the scenes as producers or publicists, behind the cameras as writers, directors, or editors, or in front of the lens as flappers, vamps, or serial queens, hundreds of women made profound and lasting contributions to the evolution of the motion picture production.

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Though women are now a dominant force in the film industry (Julia Roberts's recent pay checks come to mind), it is usually agreed that this wasn't always so. In this A-to-Z, Lowe (Women and American Television: An Encyclopedia) aims to show that women were crucial to the early development of cinema, not only as actresses but also behind the scenes. Organized alphabetically by last name, the entries vary in length but even when short contain essential facts. The headshots are of poor quality but make for valuable additions owing to their rarity. Vital for all film collections. Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.

Preface
The Dictionary
Appendix A. The Longest Acting Careers of Female Silent Actors
Appendix B. WAMPAS (Western Associated Motion Picture Advertisers) Baby Stars (1922-1929) and Sisters
Appendix C. Grauman s Chinese Theatre Forecourt of the Stars
Appendix D. Female Pioneers in the Film Industry (1895-1927) v Appendix E. Locations of Early Women Stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Bibliography
Index
Reference Notes Included