Book about silent film era features Essanay Films
Submitted on Friday, February 20, 2015 - 5:25pm
New book “Flickering Empire,” by Michael Glover Smith and Adam Selzer explores Chicago as the center of the American film industry during the silent film era, following major Chicago studios including Essanay Studios, a historic tenant of Friedman Properties’ building at 70 W Hubbard. For a book review, visit the Chicago Tribune: http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/movies/ct-chicago-closeup-chaplin-20150219-column.html#page=1