Nowell-Smith Geoffrey. The Oxford History of World Cinema

855 p.Silent Cinema (1895-1930): The Early Years; The Rise of Hollywood; The Silent Film; National Cinemas; The Silent Cinema Experience
Sound Cinema (1930-1960): Sound; The Studio Years; Genre Cinema; Engaging withe Reality; National Cinemas; The Post-War World
The Modern Cinema (1960-1995): Cinema in the Age of Television; American Movies; Extending the Boundaries; Cinemas of the World; Conclusion