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June Mathis: The Rise and Fall of a Silent Film Visionary
By Slater, Thomas J.
- ISBN
- 9781985901926
- Publisher
- Univ. Pr. of Kentucky
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Starred Review on March 1, 2025 | Arts & Humanities
Debut author Slater spotlights an influential talent of the silent film era with this insightful biography of screenwriter and producer June Mathis, a former child actor who began writing scenarios (the era's term for screenplays) in 1914, eventually becoming chief scenario writer for MGM's predecessor, Metro Pictures, in 1917. With a tireless work ethic and prodigious output—she wrote 19 films in 1917 alone—Mat...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
