Shots in the Mirror Ch. 1 Flashcards
Who was blamed for criminality in prison films during the 1930s?
The government
What types of films were produced during the Renewal Era?
Cop films alluding to Film Noir
How many films from the Silent Film Era survived?
About 20%
When was the Renewal Era?
1967-1980
When was the Transition and Development Era?
1955-1967
What were the types of films produced during the Transition and Development Era?
Courtroom Dramas and Heist films
What character trope was formed during the Film Noir Era?
The femme fatale
What was the societal goal of courtroom dramas?
To criticize narrowmindedness
What were concerns about crime movies during the 1930s?
That they were sympathetic towards criminals
How were women seen in the Film Noir Era?
As whorish and psychotic
What impact did censors have on the Film Noir Era?
Sex was only implied and not seen
What were traits of films from the Silent Film Era?
Typically short films
Many gangster films
What were the major themes of movies during the 1930s?
They focused on prison life and gangsters
How did the censors impact the Renewal Era?
They eased up on their restrictions
How were films in the Film Noir Era produced?
Using European techniques and styles
How did censors impact the Transition and Development Era?
They were more lenient with on-screen violence
What was a common censorship during the 1930s?
Opening and closing text announcements
When was the Silent Film Era?
1895-1927
What major movies premiered in the 1930s?
Little Ceasar, Public Enemy, and Scarface
What was the impact of prison films during the 1930s being told from the perspective of prisoners?
It garnered sympathy for the prisoners
What did film noir focus on?
Death
Eroticized Violence
PoC
Psychopathy
What major invention impacted the Transition and Development Era?
Television
When was the Film Noir Era?
1940-1955
What was happening in America during the Silent Film Era?
Americans were becoming increasingly worried about crime
