Exploring patterns in Hollywood's adaptations of American women's literature (1910-1962)
This chart reveals the ebb and flow of Hollywood's interest in adapting works by American women writers. Notice the surge in the silent era, the golden age peaks, and how patterns changed with the introduction of sound and color.
These American women writers saw their works repeatedly brought to the silver screen. Their stories shaped the narratives of early cinema and influenced generations of moviegoers.
This histogram shows the distribution of years between publication and film adaptation. Some works were adapted almost immediately, while others waited decades for their cinematic moment.