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Focusing on the pioneering contributions of James Stuart Blackton, the book explores his pivotal role in transforming cinema into a popular entertainment medium. As the first combination actor-director-producer in the U.S. and a national exhibitor, Blackton's innovations in special effects and single-frame animation earned him recognition as the father of the animated cartoon. His career highlights the evolution of film from mere technical novelty to a significant cultural force, showcasing his influence on the industry's development.
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Buccaneer, Donald Dewey
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- Released
- 2016
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- Title
- Buccaneer
- Subtitle
- James Stuart Blackton and the Birth of American Movies
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Donald Dewey
- Publisher
- RLPG/Galleys
- Released
- 2016
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 312
- ISBN13
- 9781442242586
- Category
- Film
- Description
- Focusing on the pioneering contributions of James Stuart Blackton, the book explores his pivotal role in transforming cinema into a popular entertainment medium. As the first combination actor-director-producer in the U.S. and a national exhibitor, Blackton's innovations in special effects and single-frame animation earned him recognition as the father of the animated cartoon. His career highlights the evolution of film from mere technical novelty to a significant cultural force, showcasing his influence on the industry's development.