The Genius of the System Hollywood Filmmaking in the Studio Era

The Genius of the System Hollywood Filmmaking in the Studio Era (Thomas Schatz, Steven Bach – preface) is set up as one continuous listen: cover, runtime, and a chapter list on the same page.

At a time when the studio is making a striking comeback, film historian Thomas Schatz provides an indispensable account of Hollywood’s traditional blend of business and art. This audiobook lays to rest the persistent myth that businesspeople and producers stifle artistic talent and reveals instead the genius of a system of collaboration and conflict. Working from industry documents, Schatz traces the development of house styles, the rise and fall of careers, and the making – and unmaking – of movies,

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