Because the concept of stardom is synonymous with film, it is convenient to believe that the American film industry has been creating stars for as long as that industry has been in existence. This is not the case. For many years, pre 1910, actors were not even given a name. Producers feared rightly that actors would ask for higher wages, and become aware of their power. But all of the studios and production companies had a common goal: to make money. ...

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