The Encyclopedia of Hollywood

by Scott Siegel, Barbara Siegel, Thomas L. Erskine

Alphabetically arranged for easy access, an updated edition of this comprehensive resource offers a historical overview of the American film industry, from its beginnings in Thomas Edison's workshop to its status today as the leader of the world's filmmaking, with hundreds of entries on actors and actresses, studios, producers and directors, composers, film genres, the Academy Awards, and other filmmaking terms. Simultaneous.

Genres: Film, Nonfiction, History, Reference

548 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1990

Reviews

[James S. · Rating 3 out of 5]

A decent reference. It could have been more useful if it was a little more opinionated, but it's still useful as a way to learn the basics.

[Anne Marshall · Rating 1 out of 5]

Some glaring omissions.

[Lisa Mcbroom · Rating 2 out of 5]

Movie nerd that I am I was disappointed in this volume. Incorrect facts and major films of the stars were not mentioned. Movie Nerds take a wide pass on this one!