Making Sense of Films offers a place for students and teachers to begin working with early 20th-century film as historical evidence. Written by Tom Gunning, this guide offers an overview of early film and how historians use it; tips on what questions to ask when watching early films; an annotated bibliography; and a guide to finding and using early film online.
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