Entertainment Industries of the 1920s Flashcards
What was the most important entertainment industry of the 1920s?
Film! Cinemas were nicknamed ‘Picture Palaces’.
Cinema influenced people’s behaviour (especially young people’s) and fashion choices.
When was the first ‘Talkie’ invented?
The first film that featured audio was made in the 1927.
Before this invention, cinemas would hire orchestras to play along to movies at dramatic moments.
Why was Hollywood’s climate perfect for film making?
It was sunny all year round, therefore films could be made all year round.
Which famous actor became a sex symbol for women in the 1920s? What was his most famous film? When did he die?
Rudolph Valentino. His most popular film, the one that won the ladies’ hearts, was called ‘The Sheikh’.
Unfortunately, Valentino died in 1926. His death led to the suicides of quite a few women across America.
What happened to the number of cinema-goers per week after ‘Talkies’ were invented?
They increased from being 60 million a week in 1927 to being 110 million a week in 1929.
What was the Hays Code of 1930?
This was America’s first attempt at censorship. Scenes of nudity and provocative dancing were prohibited. People feared that such scenes would negatively affect young people.
Which type of music became majorly popular during the 1920s? How did its popularity benefit the social status of African Americans?
Jazz Music! It originated from the Southern States of America and was created/very popular amongst American Americans.
Its popularity positively impacted the social status of African Americans in the way that restaurants/dance venues would hire Jazz Bands to perform.
How did young people rebel when listening to Jazz Music? What were popular dances in the 1920s?
Jazz Music was very rhythmic, therefore dancing to it often involved quite sexy dance moves.
The Black Bottom, the Charleston and Swing Dancing were very popular amongst young people.
How did cars benefit the sport industry?
Those who owned cars were abled to drive to and from sports venues to watch games.
Which famous Baseball player became one of the highest paid sports stars of the time?
Babe Ruth. His highest salary was $80,000 a year.
