Book review: The history of Hollywood, from silent film to streaming

"Film historian Basinger and ‘chronicler of Hollywood lore’ Wasson’s book comes in at over 700 pages, the oral history featuring hundreds of well-known names..."
Book review: The history of Hollywood, from silent film to streaming

Actor Mel Brooks and Pamela Stephenson in a scene from the 1981 movie "History Of The World Part I" which was released in 1981. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

Sun, 26 Mar, 2023 - 14:30
Eoghan O’Sullivan

  • Hollywood: The Oral History
  • Jeanine Basinger and Sam Wasson
  • Faber, £25

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Subscribe to access all of the Irish Examiner.

Annual €130 €80

Best value

Monthly €12€6 / month

Benefit image

More in this section

Singer Lisa McHugh pulls out of live show after health setback Singer Lisa McHugh pulls out of live show after health setback
Five For Your Radar: Wuthering Heights, Savoy reopening... Five For Your Radar: Wuthering Heights, Savoy reopening...
How To Get To Heaven From Belfast: Sinéad Keenan on the new show from the Derry Girls creator How To Get To Heaven From Belfast: Sinéad Keenan on the new show from the Derry Girls creator
#Unwind
<p>Friday's Late Late Show guests: Una Healy, Tom Allen, and PJ Kirby and Kevin Twomey. Picture: Late Late Show/X</p>

Five Late Late Show talking points from Valentine's special

READ NOW

Scene & Heard

Newsletter

Music, film art, culture, books and more from Munster and beyond.......curated weekly by the Irish Examiner Arts Editor.

Latest

Scene & Heard

Newsletter

Music, film art, culture, books and more from Munster and beyond.......curated weekly by the Irish Examiner Arts Editor.

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited