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Lee Grieveson

    This author examines the intersection of film and society, particularly within early American cinema and its relationship with censorship. Their work focuses on how films were perceived and regulated in the early twentieth century. The author's expertise lies in a deep understanding of the historical and societal forces that shaped filmmaking and its reception. Their research offers valuable insights into the evolution of cinema as an art form and its societal role.

    Cinema and the Wealth of Nations
    • Cinema and the Wealth of Nations

      • 484 pages
      • 17 hours of reading

      The silver screen and the gold standard -- The Panama Caper -- Empire of liberty -- Liberty bonds -- The State of extension -- The work of film in the age of Fordist mechanization -- The Pan-American road to happiness and friendship -- Highways of Empire -- League of corporations -- The silver chains of mimesis -- The golden harvest of the silver screen -- Welfare media -- The world of tomorrow' today!

      Cinema and the Wealth of Nations