How Long to Read The Origins of the Film Star System

How Long Does it Take to Read The Origins of the Film Star System?

It takes the average reader 7 hours and 10 minutes to read The Origins of the Film Star System by Andrew Shail

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Drawing on a wide range of archival sources, Andrew Shail traces the emergence of film stardom in Europe and North America in the early 20th century. Modifying and supplementing Richard deCordova's account of the birth of the US star system, Shail describes the complex set of economic circumstances that led film studios and actors to consent to the adoption of a star system. He then explores the film industry's turn, from 1908, to making character-based series films. He details how these characters both prefigured and precipitated the star system, demonstrating that series characters and the...

How long is The Origins of the Film Star System?

The Origins of the Film Star System by Andrew Shail is 424 pages long, and a total of 107,696 words.

This makes it 143% the length of the average book. It also has 132% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Origins of the Film Star System Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 9 hours and 48 minutes to read The Origins of the Film Star System aloud.

What Reading Level is The Origins of the Film Star System?

The Origins of the Film Star System is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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