The Genius of the System

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Hollywood Filmmaking in the Studio Era

By Thomas Schatz

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The Genius of the System by Thomas Schatz offers a captivating exploration of the Hollywood studio system's role in the creation of classic films. It delves into how studios, producers, and creative collaboration shaped cinema during its golden era, highlighting the intricate balance between artistry and business. The book examines the mechanics behind legendary films and the often-overlooked team efforts that contributed to their success.
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If you're fascinated by the intricate workings and innovations that shaped the Hollywood studio system, you might enjoy this book. It explores how collaboration and the unique environment of the industry led to groundbreaking achievements in filmmaking, offering insights into the creative forces behind classic cinema.

Thomas Schatz recalls Hollywood's Golden Age from the 1920s until the dawn of television in the late 1940s, when quality films were produced swiftly and cost efficiently thanks to the intricate design of the system. Schatz takes us through the rise and fall of individual careers and the making-and unmaking-of movies such as Frankenstein, Casablanca

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The Genius of the System by Thomas Schatz recalls Hollywood's Golden Age from the 1920s until the dawn of television in the late 1940s, when quality films were produced swiftly and cost efficiently thanks to the intricate design of the system.

Schatz takes us through the rise and fall of individual careers and the making—and unmaking—of movies such as Frankenstein, Casablanca, and Hitchcock's Notorious.

Through detailed analysis of major Hollywood moviemakers including Universal, Warner Bros., and MGM, he reminds us of a time when studios had distinct personalities and the relationship between contracts and creativity was not mutually exclusive.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780816670109

Publisher: University of Minnesota Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 March 2010

Country: United States

Imprint: University of Minnesota Press

Contributors:

Preface by Steven Bach

Audience: General / adult, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 528

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About the Author

Thomas Schatz is professor of communication at the University of Texas, Austin. He is the author of several books, including Hollywood Genres and Boom and Bust: American Cinema in the 1940s.