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• The Performance
  • The Audience
  • The Theater
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• Popularity and Influence
  • The Industry, the Stage, and Social Reception
  • Anecdotes
  • The Pure Film Movement
• The End of an Era
  • Decline
  • Revival
• Additional Resources
  • Fun Facts
  • Historical Timeline
  • Glossary
  • Recommended Readings and Links

This website was developed by Sarah Bither '13 and Melissa Yang '14, DHi 2011-2012 CLASS Scholars.
 

Historical Timeline

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