Includes bibliographical references (pages 217-221) and index.

"Rediscover the fascinating lives and pioneering achievements of 15 women who dared to venture into early motion pictures, at a time when the industry was dominated by men. These women not only succeeded but became focal points of the industry, earning positions at the heights of their profession. Many are largely forgotten today, yet each made a lasting and significant contribution to early cinema." "Each profile contains a biographical treatment, an analysis of key films from the actress's career, a discussion of her influence on the medium, and a selected filmography. Also included with each entry are two photographs: one of the actress herself, and the other a still from one of her films."--Jacket.

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