JOHN, CAUGHIE
CAUGHIE EARLY CINEMA
- ISBN 13:
- 9781474452236
- author:
- JOHN, CAUGHIE
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Edinburgh University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 272
- Dimensions:
- 22.86 x 15.24 x 1.52 centimetres
- Genre:
- History, Europe, Great Britain,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The popularity of cinema in Scotland was exceptional. By 1929 Glasgow had 127 cinemas, and by 1939 it claimed more cinema seats per capita than any other city in the world. This collection of essays provides a detailed context for the history of early cinema in Scotland, from its inception in 1896 until the arrival of sound in the early 1930s. The book explores how cinema moved from travelling fairground shows to permanent cinemas in major cities and small towns across the country. It examines the attempts to establish a sustainable feature film production sector and the significance of an imaginary version of Scotland in international cinema. The collection also includes case studies of key productions, employment patterns in Scottish cinemas, and a comprehensive account of Scottish-themed films produced between 1896 and 1927. Through its detailed analysis, this book sheds light on the social experience of cinema and cinema-going in Scotland during this period, providing valuable insights into the country's unique cinematic heritage.
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