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Focusing on the pioneering work of George Albert Smith and James Williamson, this study highlights their significant contributions to early British cinema around 1900, collectively known as the 'Brighton School.' Covering the transformative years from 1896 to 1903, it explores the emergence of film as a novel technology and entertainment form. The book delves into their evolution from single-shot to multi-shot edited films, influenced by pantomime, literature, and current events, while emphasizing their role in shaping British film culture and its commercial potential.
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The Brighton School and the Birth of British Film, Frank Gray
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- Released
- 2019
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- Title
- The Brighton School and the Birth of British Film
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Frank Gray
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing
- Released
- 2019
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 316
- ISBN13
- 9783030175047
- Category
- Theatre / Drama, Film
- Description
- Focusing on the pioneering work of George Albert Smith and James Williamson, this study highlights their significant contributions to early British cinema around 1900, collectively known as the 'Brighton School.' Covering the transformative years from 1896 to 1903, it explores the emergence of film as a novel technology and entertainment form. The book delves into their evolution from single-shot to multi-shot edited films, influenced by pantomime, literature, and current events, while emphasizing their role in shaping British film culture and its commercial potential.