Author : Michael J. Spencer
Release : 2013-07-09
Genre : History
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 525/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Hollywood of the Rockies by : Michael J. Spencer
Download or read book Hollywood of the Rockies written by Michael J. Spencer. This book was released on 2013-07-09. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the early days of the twentieth century, movies weren't made in California. As America's film pioneers traveled westward, Colorado became a beacon to them, contributing to the early motion picture business with all the relish and gusto of a western saga. The gorgeous natural scenery was perfect for the country's (and the world's) growing infatuation with the West, turning Colorado itself into a bigger star of the early cinema than any particular actor. Using rare photos and contemporary accounts, writer and filmmaker Michael J. Spencer explores the little-known filmmaking industry that flourished in the Rocky Mountains between 1895 and 1915--west of New York but east of Hollywood.