Description
The movie house is an integral part of the physical and cultural American landscape. From the modest nickelodeons of the early twentieth century to the audacious palaces of the 1920s to the mighty megaplexes of today, changes in theatre design over the last 100 years coincide with America's understanding of entertainment and how it is delivered. A comprehensive look at the movie houses of one large American city can reveal much about motion picture exhibition in the country as a whole. This book covering the city of Baltimore offers such revelations, as well as fascinating details on a local level.
Part I is a narrative history of the motion picture exhibition business and the moviegoing experience in Baltimore from 1895 to the present. Part II lists theatres alphabetically and describes them in sumptuous detail. Appendices offer a list of the theatres by street address; a roster of the architects; some comments on theatre architecture in general; and a discussion of theatre personnel. A bibliography completes the work.
About the Author
Retired linguist Robert K. Headley of University Park, Maryland, USA lectures on theatre history, and consults on documentaries and theatre restoration.
Reviews
"Headley brings a scholar's penchant for detail and a movie fan's obsession to the book"-The Baltimore Sun; "a very detailed history of movie exhibition in Baltimore...really like the listing in each chapter of what theatres existed in one given year during the period"-Marquee.
Book Information
ISBN 9780786475278
Author Robert K. Headley
Format Paperback
Page Count 535
Imprint McFarland & Co Inc
Publisher McFarland & Co Inc
Weight(grams) 936g
Part I is a narrative history of the motion picture exhibition business and the moviegoing experience in Baltimore from 1895 to the present. Part II lists theatres alphabetically and describes them in sumptuous detail. Appendices offer a list of the theatres by street address; a roster of the architects; some comments on theatre architecture in general; and a discussion of theatre personnel. A bibliography completes the work.
About the Author
Retired linguist Robert K. Headley of University Park, Maryland, USA lectures on theatre history, and consults on documentaries and theatre restoration.
Reviews
"Headley brings a scholar's penchant for detail and a movie fan's obsession to the book"-The Baltimore Sun; "a very detailed history of movie exhibition in Baltimore...really like the listing in each chapter of what theatres existed in one given year during the period"-Marquee.
Book Information
ISBN 9780786475278
Author Robert K. Headley
Format Paperback
Page Count 535
Imprint McFarland & Co Inc
Publisher McFarland & Co Inc
Weight(grams) 936g
