354pp, two sections of black and white photographic plates. Red cloth-covered boards, gilt titles on spine. Top text block edge sprayed purple, very light foxing to outer edge. Internally neat, clean, bright and tight. Dust jacket top edge sun faded, price unclipped. 8vo. Looks at the likes of Mayer, Warner, Zukor, Selznick and DeMille who came from humble beginnings in Eastern Europe to become the most powerful and influential figures in the movie industry during its heyday in the 20's 30's and 40's.