Hollywood on Lake Michigan: 100+ Years of Chicago and the

Hollywood on Lake Michigan: 100+ Years of Chicago and the Movies

Ranging from the dawn of the silent era to todayâ€™s blockbusters and independent films, this revamped second edition chronicles the significant contributions by Chicago and Chicagoans to more than a century of American filmmaking. Among the Windy Cityâ€™s unique honors in this history are the development of film technology by early major players Essanay Film Manufacturing Company and the Selig Polyscope Company; the first African AmericanÂ–owned and operated film studios; the birthplace of gore flicks; the origination and growth of movie palaces; and the importance of the Second City, Goodman, and Steppenwolf theaters as training grounds for the industryâ€™s best comedic and dramatic talent. Readers will relish behind-the-scenes stories of local favorites like The Blues Brothers and Ferris Buellerâ€™s Day Off, as well as recent box office smashes like Batman Begins and The Dark Knight. Fully revised and updated, this premier guide to the Windy Cityâ€™s history in the film industry features new profiles of film locations, more photographs, and exclusive interviews detailing all aspects of the moviemaking process, making it the perfect guide for film lovers and Chicago history buffs alike.
Country USA
Manufacturer Chicago Review Press
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2013-06-01
Format Kindle eBook

Hollywood on Lake Michigan: 100+ Years of Chicago and the Movies