Cultural Change in the 1920's Flashcards
When was the first commerical radio station set up and what was it
The KDKA in Pittsburgh, set up in 1920
How many radio stations were there in 1922
500
What was the first national network of radio stations
NBC, set up in 1926
What was a huge radio event
1927 boxing match between Gene Tunney and Jack Dempsey, listened to by 50 million people
How much was a radio in the 20’s
$150 (not cheap), usually paid for by credit.
How many families had a radio
60% had purchased one by 1930
What increased with the radio
The attraction for advertising and sponsorships, which paid for programmes
How did radio bring America together
It broadcast important sports events
How big was the cinema industry
By the 1920’s it was the 4 th largest in terms of capital investment, and employed more than Ford or General Motors
How many customers were going to the cinema a day
10 million customers across 20,000 cinemas
Why did people like the cinema
Escapism, excitement and change. It glamourised The Roxy in New York which cost $10 million to build
Who were some famous movie stars
-Clara Bow, ‘It Girl’ - Symbolised modern liberated women
-Theda Bara, ‘The Vamp’ - exuding dangerous sexuality
-Charlie Chaplin
What was the first sound film and when was it released
The Jazz Singer in 1927
What did the growth of sport spectatorship/listening lead to
Sport celebrities started earning vast amounts from sponsorships, with Jack Dempsey making $10 million
Who was the stupid baseball guy you have to know the name of
Babe Ruth
