Emerald Illusions

the Irish in early American cinema 1865-1915

By Gary Don Rhodes

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Publish Date

2012

Publisher

Irish Academic Press

Language

eng

Pages

426

Description:

This title provides a history of pre-cinema and the Irish in America and features over 100 previously unseen photographs. The book provides an account of the audiences for Irish-themed films as well as a history of the Irish-themed film production in America during the early cinema period.

subjects: Motion pictures, In motion pictures, Irish in motion pictures, Irish Americans in motion pictures, Irish Americans in popular culture, History, Performing Arts, Silent films, History and criticism

Places: United States, Ireland

Times: 20th century, 19th century