Charles Musser

Moguls & Movie Stars: A History of Hollywood

Self

Each installment focuses on a different era of American movie history, from the invention of the first moving pictures to the revolutionary, cutting-edge films of the 1960s.

Religion in Early African-America Cinema

"Religion in Early African-America Cinema" returns to Charles Musser & Jacqueline Najuma Stewart, who offers historical perspective on depictions and criticism of faith in the collected films.

Edison: The Invention of the Movies

Himself (film historian)

A history of the Edison Company, the pioneering film production company begun by Thomas A. Edison. Included are more than 140 complete films produced by the company between 1891 and 1918, along with interviews with film historians and archivists, and commentary by Charles Musser, a noted film historian and authority on the films of the Edison Company.

Ten Nights in a Barroom: An Introduction

Himself

"Ten Nights in a Bar Room: An Introduction" - Charles Musser offers a BTS explanation for the short.

An Introduction: Pioneers of African-American Cinema

Himself

"An Introduction" provides an overview of disc content, featuring film historians Jacqueline Najuma Stewart and Charles Musser.

Eleven P.M.: An Introduction

"Eleven P.M.: An Introduction" reunites with Charles Musser for a brief discussion of the Richard Maurice film.

The Color Line

Himself

"The Color Line" supplies Charles Musser's thoughts on racial collaboration in film.

The Films of Oscar Micheaux

Himself

"The Films of Oscar Micheaux" returns to Charles Musser, who discusses the work of the pioneer moviemaker.