The Syracuse University Press publication "Our Movie Houses: A History of Film &
Cinematic Innovation in Central New York" (2008) by Norman O. Keim, founder
and director of the Syracuse University Film Studies Center and adjunct professor of
film studies from 1973-85, with David Marc, associate editor of Syracuse University
Magazine, has been chosen by film critic Leonard Maltin for his 2008 Year End Book
Survey.
Maltin writes of the book:
"If you love movie theaters and their history, you'll want to explore this well-
illustrated volume with a regional point of view To quote its cover blurb, 'This
book provides a highly readable and richly detailed account of the origins of
American film in Central New York, the colorful history of neighborhood
theaters in Syracuse and the famous film personalities who got their start in
the unlikely snow belt of New York State.' Appendices include a listing of
drive-ins and theater organs in central New York State, and biographical
sketches of movie people who were either born in the area or attended school
there, ranging from Pearl White and Jackie Coogan to Gil Cates."
To see Leonard Maltin's 2008 Year End Book Survey, visit
http://www.leonardmaltin.com/2008YearEndBookSurvey.htm.
"Our Movie Houses" can be purchased at Syracuse University Press by calling (315)
443-2597 or visiting http://www.SyracuseUniversityPress.syr.edu/, or at the Syracuse
University Bookstore.
