This is a completely new, revised, and expanded version of the book first published by Scarecrow in 1976. It documents the work of America's first major film company, Vitagraph, from its beginnings in the 1890s through its sale to Warner Bros. in 1925.

"...groundbreaking...Very readable and historically important..." - Classic Images

"...his attempt to restore forgotten Vitagraph to its rightful place in the annals is a worthy one. Much diligent and useful research has gone into The Big V>" - Film and Television Technician, (Uk)

"Detailed and finely researched..." - Film Review Annual

"...his attempt to restore forgotten Vitagraph to its rightful place in the annals is a worthy one. Much diligent and useful research has gone into The Big V" - Film and Television Technician, (Uk)