| Reference Type |
book
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| Title |
The Australian Screen |
| Author(s) | Eric Reade,Albert Moran,Tom O'Regan |
| Editor(s) | Albert Moran,Tom O'Regan |
| Town |
Ringwood |
| State |
VIC |
| Country |
Australia |
| Publication Date |
00-00-1989 |
| Citation Date |
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| Comments |
Available at the AFI Library
(Casey)- I found that this book was helpful when I began researching the actual content that the Burnley Cinema showed, rather than the theatre itself. During the 20's and 30's silent films were very fashionable, and with the accompaniment of an orchestra, it made for a very entertaining night out.
This particular book helped me to discover what sort of genre of movie would have been played at the Burnley throughout those eras. It seems as though films were largely directed at working class citizens, and so there were story lines coinciding with what the audience could relate to.
On page 21, itâs mentioned that slapstick humour was used a lot throughout this era, as itâs easy to translate through silent films. I find it fascinating that an audience could be so entertained by simply watching the screen, and without hearing voices; it would have been an amazing era to be a part of.
Although this book was helpful when I found something that related to the question I have outlined for myself, it doesnât relate specifically to the Burnley Theatre. It didnât have a lot of information that was relevant to me, however the parts that were, such as on page 21 were great.
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| Synopsis |
Illustrations, brief critical review, historical perspective in relation to co-productions
(Casey)- Australian cinema through the 1920's and 1930's. |
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