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The book explores the groundbreaking introduction of Cinerama, a revolutionary cinematic experience that began on September 30, 1952, at New York's Broadway Theatre. It delves into the complexities and evolution of this innovative format, highlighting how the initial excitement of a panoramic Technicolor presentation, exemplified by the Rockaways Playland Atom-Smasher Roller Coaster, marked a significant transformation in film history. The narrative uncovers the intricacies behind this cinematic shift, revealing that it was a gradual process rather than an instantaneous change.
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Widescreen Cinema, John Belton
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- 2014
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- Title
- Widescreen Cinema
- Language
- English
- Authors
- John Belton
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press
- Publisher
- 2014
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 312
- ISBN13
- 9780674335325
- Category
- Film
- Description
- The book explores the groundbreaking introduction of Cinerama, a revolutionary cinematic experience that began on September 30, 1952, at New York's Broadway Theatre. It delves into the complexities and evolution of this innovative format, highlighting how the initial excitement of a panoramic Technicolor presentation, exemplified by the Rockaways Playland Atom-Smasher Roller Coaster, marked a significant transformation in film history. The narrative uncovers the intricacies behind this cinematic shift, revealing that it was a gradual process rather than an instantaneous change.