From its beginning in 1901, to its most recent role in the filming of The Dark Night Rises and The Avengers, Pittsburgh has played a surprising role in the history of films. Tiech (English, Westmoreland County Community College) has a long connection with Pittsburgh film, and presents the history in a detailed account. Photographs of people and buildings are included throughout. The book closes with a bibliography of articles from local papers and national magazines. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)