Leisure Industry Flashcards

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In what ways did the studio system shape the film industry in the 1920s?

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  • Controlled all aspects of film production
  • Studios managing actors and directors and production processes
  • Under long-term contracts
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What was the impact of ‘talkies’ on silent film stars?

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  • Lost careers
  • Voices didn’t match audience expectations in sound films
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How did films affect culture and languages during the 1920s?

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  • Introduced terms like ‘box office’
  • Concept of Hollywood royalty emerged
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Why did the film industry remain popular during the Great Depression?

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Provided escapism from the hardships of daily life

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