Book description
The magic of the silent screen, illuminated by the recollections of those who created it.
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1 author picked The Parade's Gone by as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
No list of important books on Hollywood is complete without a reference to Kevin Brownlow.
Kevin was there in the 1960s and 1970s, when many of the silent-era Hollywood stars were still alive. He met and interviewed them all. His book brings that era to life in a way that no other book or film has been able to accomplish. Kevin is also a major supporter of other authors.
He was kind enough to blurb two of my books. He also read drafts of my Warner Brothers book – twice! Each time with increasingly helpful, thoughtful, and supportive feedback. Kevin…
From Chris' list on bringing Hollywood history to life in the present.
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