importance of radio and cinema Flashcards
1
Q
in 1939 how many registered radios were there?
A
9 million
2
Q
what was the cost of a radio license ?
A
35p
3
Q
by 1939 what percentage of british families owned a radio ?
A
75%
4
Q
how much did currys sell radios for?
A
£1-£3
5
Q
what did the BBC broadcast?
A
- school programs
- popular music
- comedy
6
Q
when was the first welsh ‘talkie’
A
1935
7
Q
in 1934 how many cinemas were there in wales ?
A
320
8
Q
in 1934 how many cinemas were there in cardiff ?
A
20
9
Q
how many cinema admissions were sold per year in the UK?
A
1000 million cinema admisison per year
10
Q
name some celebrities in the 1930s?
A
- clark gable
- greta garbo
- errol flynn
