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Abel Gance and the End of Silent CinemaArtistic Integrity and Industrial Change

Abel Gance and the End of Silent Cinema: Artistic Integrity and Industrial Change [This chapter offers a chronological contextualization of Gance’s place within the European film industry. Cuff details the relationship between Gance and his producers: Louis Nalpas, Charles Pathé, and Jacques Grinieff. The chapter argues that Gance grew increasingly frustrated with the commercial constraints imposed upon his artistic ambitions. Cuff reveals how Gance sought to establish an international film syndicate whose work would be supported by the League of Nations. The chapter explores how Gance planned to mobilize cinema to achieve global pacifism and cultural reconciliation. Cuff concludes by showing the ways in which Gance accommodated sound technology into his utopian schemes.] http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png

Abel Gance and the End of Silent CinemaArtistic Integrity and Industrial Change

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Publisher
Springer International Publishing
Copyright
© The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2016
ISBN
978-3-319-38817-5
Pages
85 –104
DOI
10.1007/978-3-319-38818-2_5
Publisher site
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Abstract

[This chapter offers a chronological contextualization of Gance’s place within the European film industry. Cuff details the relationship between Gance and his producers: Louis Nalpas, Charles Pathé, and Jacques Grinieff. The chapter argues that Gance grew increasingly frustrated with the commercial constraints imposed upon his artistic ambitions. Cuff reveals how Gance sought to establish an international film syndicate whose work would be supported by the League of Nations. The chapter explores how Gance planned to mobilize cinema to achieve global pacifism and cultural reconciliation. Cuff concludes by showing the ways in which Gance accommodated sound technology into his utopian schemes.]

Published: Nov 12, 2016

Keywords: Film Industry; Distribution Campaign; Silent Cinema; Sound Film; Political Plan

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