Shared pleasures presents the first comprehensive history of how americans have watched their favorite movies douglas gomery tells the complete story of the film exhibition business from the humble nickelodeon to movie palaces to todays mass markets of cable tv and home video rentals. Shared pleasures presents the first comprehensive history of how americans have watched their favorite movies douglas gomery tells the complete story of the film exhibition business from the humble nickelodeon to movie palaces to todays mass markets of cable tv and home video rentals along the way gomery shows us how the american economy and society altered going to the movies. Shared pleasures a history of movie presentation in the united states douglas gomery eric schaefer. Abebookscom shared pleasures a history of movie presentation in the united states wisconsin studies in film 9780299132149 by gomery douglas and a great selection of similar new used and collectible books available now at great prices. Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for shared pleasures a history of movie presentation in the united states wisconsin studies in film at amazoncom read honest and unbiased product reviews from our users