Entertainment - 1920s Flashcards by Amelia Hazevoet | Brainscape

Q

What became popular to do with dancing?

A

Marathon dancing

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In 1923 what was the record for marathon dancing?

A

27 hours

Alma Cummings

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What music was popular?

A

Jazz

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What was significant about this music?

A

Whites were exposed to blacks music for the first time

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Q

Name some jazz singers.

A

Louis Armstrong
Duke Ellington
Fats Walker

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Q

What board game did millions become hooked on?

A

Mah-jong

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Q

What was the record for flagpole sitting?

A

49 days

Alvin Shipwreck Kelly

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Q

What did the working week drop from and to?

A

47.4 to 44.2 hours a week

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Q

According to the hays code how long could a kiss last?

A

7 fête of film

3 seconds

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Q

The hays code on church people

A

Never comical

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Q

When were all movies silent?

A

April 1927

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Q

Name some studios

A

Waner Bros
NGM
Paramount

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Name some famous stars

A

Charlie Chaplin
Buster Keaton
Douglas Fairbanks

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Q

What was babe Ruth’s home run record?

A

60 in one season

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Who was the most famous pilot in the 1920s?

A

Charles A Lindenbergh

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What did Charles do?

A

He flew non stop across the Atlantic Ocean

Q

What did Charles have with him?

A

Just 5 sandwichs and 2 pints of water

Q

How long did it take Charles?

A

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