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Hollywood: A Celebration of American Silent Film (1980) Laser disc transfer
Hollywood: A Celebration of American Silent Film (1980) Laser disc transfer
 
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This is a region-free DVD-R (set of five) without case or artwork. Note: Unlike other versions of this documentary, this set was transferred from laser disc, resulting in much clearer image and sound compared to the standard VHS transfers available. Because the series is tied up in rights issues that may never be resolved, this represents the best possible quality in which to enjoy it. Image is sharp and distortion-free, unlike VHS copies. Screens available on request.

This 13-episode series comes on five DVD's. Hollywood (also known as Hollywood: A Celebration of the American Silent Film) is a 1980 documentary series produced by Thames Television which explored the establishment and development of the Hollywood studios and its impact on 1920s culture. The series consists of thirteen one hour episodes, with each episode dealing with a specific aspect of Hollywood history. The actor James Mason, an enthusiast of the period, supplied the narration; a lilting score was contributed by Carl Davis. Episodes: (1) The Pioneers; (2) In the Beginning; (3) Single Beds and Double Standards; (4) Hollywood Goes To War; (5) Hazard of the Game; (6) Swanson and Valentino; (7) The Autocrats; (8) Comedy - A Serious Business; (9) Out West; (10) The Man With the Megaphone; (11) Trick of the Light; (12) Star Treatment; (13) End of an Era.

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5 of 5 The best PQ so far! October 15, 2024
Reviewer: Keith Ducklin from Leeds, W Yorks England  
I bought the 'Hollywood' series from this site on the advice of a fellow film buff. These are excellent copies of all thirteen episodes and far better than my previous box set. Good service, too, with a speedy despatch to the UK. Highly recommended seller and product, thanks!

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5 of 5 Hollywood: A Celebration of American Silent Film October 15, 2024
Reviewer: JOSEPH BENNY from North Royalton, OH United States  
Excellent transfer of this groundbreaking series.
Thank you for your professional service.

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5 of 5 Hollywood: A Celebration of American Silent Film ( September 25, 2024
Reviewer: Anonymous Person from United Kingdom  
Good transfer. It was well packaged and arrived quickly and safely. This is something I'd been looking for this title for some time, so thank you for having it on your 'books' and making this superb series available.

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5 of 5 Found it at last - Great Purchase August 20, 2024
Reviewer: Russell Babidge from Bournemouth, DORSET United Kingdom  
Before I give you my review, this documentary series, every film student to watch it, it's the most amazing, incredible history of early cinema with interviews and people working in the silent days of cinema, it's truly an epic work - NOW THE REVIEW - I have been looking for this series in good resolution for many years, I was on a heading of buying this on laserdisc and transferring it across to digital formats at the cost of hundreds of pounds when I found this on line, the DVD is exactly what I was after a direct copy from laserdisc and the best resolution you're going to get, considering this is from the 1980s, this is excellent, so I am super happy with this purchase, a great find and a very happy customer.

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5 of 5 Hollywood August 20, 2024
Reviewer: Tony Gannon from Daceyville, NSW Australia  
Excellent. So glad to have this in my collection

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