"The author traces Chinese films and filmmaking chronologically, tying it in with history. Within this framework he discusses important films and their casts. He includes both the films made with the endorsement of the political party and those made by the underground forces, and attempts to show the influence of politics and the reactions of the Chinese audiences. There are a number of appendixes: "Contributors to the Art and History of Chinese Film," "Important Chinese Films Made by Chinese and Foreign Groups from 1897 to 1966," "A Counter-Revolutionary Record Aimed at the Restoration of Capitalism.'' Contains a list of sources and a detailed index." (Eleanor Blum, Frances G. Wilhoit: Mass media bibliography. 3rd ed. Urbana: University of Illinois Press, 1990 Nr. 1340)