In this anthology of 16 theoretical writings about theater and film from the silent film era to the pre-digital mid-1960s, Cardullo (media and communication, Izmir U. of Economics, Turkey)
provides historical context on the now often-overlooked cross- fertilization between the two media. Rather than ask "Are the Movies a Menace to the Drama?" (Brander Matthews, 1917), Critics and
theorists including Susan Sontag examine similarities and differences due to the inherent qualities of each medium. Other notable contributors include George Bernard Shaw, Ingmar Bergman, and
Tyron Guthrie. The text includes film and theater stills, a list of selected films based on stage plays or musicals, and a list of filmed Shakespeare plays. Annotation 穢2011 Book News, Inc.,
Portland, OR (booknews.com)
