For everyone who loves the movies, Behind the Scenes: A Young Person's Guide to Film History, Vol. 1 reveals an exciting glimpse behind the screen and introduces classic filmmakers, screen icons, and their most memorable movies. This book focuses on Charlie Chaplin. As an impoverished youth in London, Charlie transformed into the most recognizable movie star in the world. With oversized shoes, a too-tight jacket, derby hat, and toothbrush mustache, the little tramp was born. Follow young Charlie to meet the Keystone Cops and discover the inane antics of Mack Sennett, Mabel Normand, "Fatty"...

Oscar Micheaux: A Self Made Man, second edition Oscar Micheaux, one of the earliest and most important African American filmmakers is featured in this book. As the son of former slaves, Oscar Micheaux would have never dreamed that making movies would be his calling. Oscar had energy, drive and vision--but it was his out-of-the-box thinking that became the key to his success. Micheaux's life is an American triumph: from working as a railroad porter to becoming a homesteader, author and movie director. Look for "Behind the Scenes: A Young Person's Guide to Film History, Vol. 1" with Charlie...