{"product_id":"refocus-the-films-of-paul-leni-paperback","title":"Refocus: The Films of Paul Leni - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eErica Tortolani\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eMartin F. Norden\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eSilent-era film scholarship has all too often focused on a handful of German directors, including Fritz Lang, F. W. Murnau and Ernst Lubitsch, but little attention has been paid to arguably one of the most influential filmmakers of the period: Paul Leni. This collection - the first comprehensive English-language study of Leni's life and career - offers new insights into his national and international films, his bold forays into scenic design and his transition from German to Hollywood filmmaking. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe contributors give fresh insights into Leni's most influential films, including \u003cem\u003eWaxworks\u003c\/em\u003e (1924), \u003cem\u003eThe Cat and the Canary\u003c\/em\u003e (1927) and \u003cem\u003eThe Man Who Laughs\u003c\/em\u003e (1928), and explores such lesser-known productions as \u003cem\u003eThe Diary of Dr. Hart\u003c\/em\u003e (1918), \u003cem\u003eBackstairs\u003c\/em\u003e (1921) and the \u003cem\u003eRebus\u003c\/em\u003e film series (1925-7). Engaging with new historical, analytical, and theoretical perspectives on Leni's work, this book is a groundbreaking exploration of a cinematic pioneer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSilent-era film scholarship has all too often focused on a handful of German directors, including Fritz Lang, F. W. Murnau and Ernst Lubitsch, but little attention has been paid to arguably one of the most influential filmmakers of the period: Paul Leni. This collection - the first comprehensive English-language study of Leni's life and career - offers new insights into his national and international films, his bold forays into scenic design and his transition from German to Hollywood filmmaking. The contributors give fresh insights into Leni's most influential films, including Waxworks (1924), The Cat and the Canary (1927) and The Man Who Laughs (1928), and explores such lesser-known productions as The Diary of Dr. Hart (1918), Backstairs (1921) and the Rebus film series (1925-7). Engaging with new historical, analytical, and theoretical perspectives on Leni's work, this book is a groundbreaking exploration of a cinematic pioneer. Erica Tortolani is a doctoral candidate (ABD) in Communication with a concentration on Film Studies at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, USA. Martin F. Norden teaches film history and screenwriting as Professor of Communication at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eErica Tortolani earned a PhD in Film Studies at the University of Massachusetts. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProfessor Martin Norden is Professor of Communication at the University of Massachusetts\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 05, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42718357717055,"sku":"9781474454520","price":61.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/038f4972cbcde45a4f536c541b569ef5.webp?v=1765081639","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/refocus-the-films-of-paul-leni-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}