The History of German Art Cinema silent film photo book....

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The History of German Art Cinema silent film photo book. (Cigaretten-Bilderdienst, 1935) Vintage original 136-page heavy cardstock bound "Vom Werden deutscher Filmkunst (Der stumme Film)", written by Dr. Oskar Kalbus, measuring 9.25 x 12.25 x .75 in. Richly illustrated history of German silent film with an average of 1-4 tipped black and white photos per page featuring great artists including Emile Jannings, Pola Negri, Conrad Veidt, Lil Dagover, Thea von Harbou, Paul Wugener, Hans Albers, and films including Friz Lang's Metropolis, The Golem, Woman in the Moon, Faust, Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, Nosferatu, and more, with German text articles. Exhibiting age, minor toning, and handling. In vintage good to very good condition.

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