Media Flashcards
1
Q
In 1920 the first radio station began to broadcast. What was its name?
A
KDKA
2
Q
What did the 1927 Radio Act do?
A
Set up federal licensing radio stations and share out airwaves.
3
Q
In 1929 how many records were sold?
A
$75 million-worth records
4
Q
In 1929 how many homes had a gramophone?
A
50%
5
Q
What did The 1934 Hays Code do?
A
Censorship guideline for the film industry. I.e. no childbirth scene in the movie.
6
Q
When did the sales of records dropped for the first time?
A
1935
7
Q
By 1941, how many movie theatre seats were there?
A
more than 10 million
8
Q
What percentage of all films worldwide were made in Hollywood?
A
About 90%
9
Q
How much did Shirley Temple earn in comparison to the average person?
A
she was able to earn more than $5000 a week when the average can only earn under $2000 a year.
