Ronald Chase

I am astonished that no one has taken the time to review this extraordinary film - an absolutely essential one for any student of film, and one which gives a clear idea of the development of film throughout its history. It covers the silent era, the arrival of sound, the studio star system, the influence of the Europeon style, and the many innovations that make the images in film so exciting. If you are a media teacher, a student, a lover of film history or simply a lover of film, this is the film you need to have under your belt.