SUMARIO. Chapter 1: The Not-So Silent Era / Chapter 2: Max Steiner and the First Generation — SPOTLIGHT: SPOTTING AND CLICK-TRACKS / Chapter 3: Mysteries, Thrillers and Film noir — SPOTLIGHT: ORCHESTRATORS / Chapter Four: The Epic, the Exotic, and War Chapter Five: Cowboys and Superheroes / Chapter Six: Drama — SPOTLIGHT: JAZZ IN FILM MUSIC / Chapter Seven: Theme Songs, Comedies, and Romantic Comedies — SPOTLIGHT: ANIMATION / Chapter Eight: Science Fiction and Fantasy. / Chapter Nine: Ambient Music, No Music, and Ready-mades Chapter / Ten: Trends and Innovations Selected Listening Suggested Reading