Chapter 1

Silent Cinema and its Pioneers (1906–1930)

Tatjana Pavlović, 

Tatjana Pavlović

associate professor

Tulane University, New Orleans, USA

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Inmaculada Alvarez PhD, 

Inmaculada Alvarez PhD

visiting assistant professor

Clark University, USA

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Rosana Blanco-Cano PhD, 

Rosana Blanco-Cano PhD

assistant professor

Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas, USA

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Anitra Grisales MA, 

Anitra Grisales MA

freelance editor translator reporter independent radio producer

Duke University Press, Oakland, CA, USA

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Alejandra Osorio, 

Alejandra Osorio

professor

Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana-Cuajimalpa, Mexico

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Alejandra Sánchez PhD, 

Alejandra Sánchez PhD

Tulane University, New Orleans, USA

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First published: 24 October 2008
https://doi.org/10.1002/9781444304794.ch1

Summary

This chapter contains sections titled:

  • Historical and Political Overview of the Period

  • Context11

  • Film Scenes: Close Readings

  • Directors (Life and Works)

  • Critical Commentary

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