Black, Alexander, 1859-1940

Editor, reporter.

From the description of Papers, 1893-1963. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155491137

Alexander Black (1859-1940) was an author, editor and originator of the "picture play" the dramatic forerunner of the motion picture.

From the description of Alexander Black papers, 1858-1939, bulk (1890-1928). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122431225

From the guide to the Alexander Black papers, 1858-1939, 1890-1928, (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.)

Black was an American author.

From the description of Papers, 1898. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 83141529

Alexander Black was born in Brooklyn, worked as a journalist, and as an editor for Newspaper Feature Service and King Features Syndicate. He wrote novels and essays, and was also a photographer, and is probably best remembered for his innovative "picture plays," combining stereoptic slides with spoken dialogue.

From the description of Alexander Black letters, 1920-1937. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 62385430