Abstract

This chapter presents a history of popular live-action films for children from the silent era to the current day, focusing on the child stars, themes, genres, technologies, and cultural trends that characterize them. It contends that these films offer children role models to whom they can relate and stories that resonate, creating for them a window on the world. It also shows how media innovations and social changes affect children's movie-watching habits and preferences. Finally, it points to controversies surrounding children's live-action movies, including movie ratings and media effects.

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