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Mast, Gerald was born on May 13, 1940 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of George and Bess (Gorelnik) Mast.
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Mast, Gerald was born on May 13, 1940 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of George and Bess (Gorelnik) Mast.
Bachelor of Arts, University of Chicago, 1961; Master of Arts, University of Chicago, 1962; Doctor of Philosophy, University Chicago, 1967.
Instructor New York University, New York City, 1964-1965. Instructor Oberlin College, Ohio, 1965-1967. From assistant to associate professor Richmond College, City University of New York, Staten Island, New York, 1967-1978.
Professor University Chicago, 1978-1988, established Film Archive and Study Center. Chairman Department English University Chicago, since 1987.
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(slight shelf damage, highlighting, otherwise great condition)
(Film, Cinema, Movies, Motion Pictures, Media Studies)
(Book by Mast, Gerald, Kawin, Bruce)
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(Second Edition)
Member Society for Cinema Studies, Modern Language Association, Authors' Guild American, Poets, Playwrights, Editors, Essayists and Novelists association, Actors' Equity Association M C.