The soul of the moving picture

"The Soul of the Moving Picture" by Walter Julius Bloem is like an early study of movies as a new kind of art. The book looks at how feelings in films work with the way stories are told, pushing for movies to be seen as real art. Bloem talks about different parts of making movies, like the tools used, how important acting is, and how money and art go together in the movie business. Right away, the book makes it clear that movies are a big deal in today's world, saying they've really changed how people think everywhere. He knows that some people who like older art forms might not take movies seriously, but he really believes in them, pointing out how emotionally powerful films can be. The beginning part of the book talks about how movies have changed over time, stressing that feelings are more important than just smart ideas when it comes to making movies that touch people, getting ready to dig into movie tricks and why filmmakers do what they do in the chapters that follow.