Entertainment Industrialised

Discover the groundbreaking insights of Entertainment Industrialised by Gerben Bakker, published by Cambridge University Press in 2011. This comprehensive study spans 472 pages and offers a unique comparative analysis of the film industry’s emergence and economic evolution in Britain, France, and the United States from 1890 to 1940.

Bakker delves into the commercialization and industrialization of live entertainment in the nineteenth century, setting the stage for the transformative arrival of motion pictures. This book is essential for anyone interested in the historical interplay between culture and commerce in the entertainment sector. Whether you’re a student, researcher, or simply a film enthusiast, Entertainment Industrialised provides valuable perspectives on the development of the motion picture industry and its lasting impact on global entertainment.