Cinemas Flashcards
How many cinemas were there in the USA by 1910?
More than 8,000
How many cinemas were there in 1930?
303,000.
What were some reasons that cinemas were popular following 1914?
- Novelty of technology.
- Attraction of stars.
- Improved transport.
- More leisure time.
- Cheap ticket prices.
- Films were a form of escapism..
Until what year were movies silent?
1927.
What were silent movies often accompanied by?
Live musicians and even sound affects, alongside narration.
What were cinemas nicknamed, and why?
Nickelodeons, because entrance cost only a Nickel.
How many people could the Roxy Cinema in New York seat?
6,000.
What was the Film Industry’s average annual output in the 1920s?
Roughly 800 films.
How much did actress Greta Garbo earn weekly in 1926?
$5,000.
Were the names of actors shown before 1910 in the credits?
No.
What was Rudolf Valentino?
The first star to be sold on sex appeal.
What were women reported to do when they saw Rudolf Valentino?
Faint.
When did Rudolf Valentino die?
1926.
What happened when Rudolf Valentino died?
Over 100,000 of his fans lined the streets during his funeral, and rioting broke out. There were several suicides.
Here are some actors that need to be memorised.
- Joseph “Buster” Keaton.
- Clara Bow.
- Charlie Chaplin.
- Rudolf Valentino.
Some facts about these actors are that Charlie Chaplin emigrated from a life of poverty in the UK in 1917, and that Rudolf Valentino was born an Italian.
