Studio System

Question 1

What are the five major studios that were especially prevalent during the classic Hollywood era

Answer 1

Paramount, MGM, Fox, Warner bros, RKO.

• they also owned approximately 65% of all cinemas across America

Question 2

When and why did their reign largely end?

Answer 2

This period officially ended in 1954 after the supreme court ruled it as illegal. The ruling was the result of a case against Paramount

Question 3

What is vertical integration?

Answer 3

Vertical integration (specifically within film) is when a singular company owns multiple businesses involved in the production and distribution of a film

Question 4

What were the “Hollywood 10”?

Answer 4

These were a group of Hollywood screenwriters, directors and producers who were questioned over possible communist affiliations during the Cold War

Question 5

What was UA (United Artists)?

Answer 5

• UA was a film production company founded by many famous silent film actors of the 1920’s, including Charlie Chaplin

• The company was behind many successful films in the 20’s

• They allowed actors and directors to control their own financial and artistic interests rather than being dependent upon commercial studios