Keil (cinema studies and history, U. of Toronto) examines a broad cross section of fiction films from 1907 to 1913 and considers the ways in which filmmakers developed narrative techniques to suit the 15-minute, one-reel format. The volume concludes with a more in-depth analysis of six representative films. The text is accompanied throughout by small b&w stills from the movies. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)