Hollywood Film Music in the Early Sound Era, 1926-1934
by
Michael Slowik
Language: English
Release Date: October 21, 2014
Many believe Max Steiner's score for King Kong (1933) was the first important attempt at integrating background music into sound film, but a closer look at the industry's early sound era (1926–1934) reveals a more extended and fascinating story. Viewing more than two hundred films from the period,...