Week 1: History of Entertainment Industry - 1910s to 1940s (WWI- WWII) Flashcards
1
Q
What was a key development during this time?
A
the development of the Hollywood Studio System
2
Q
studio system dates
A
mid-20s to mid-50s
3
Q
vertical integration
A
studios controlled all aspects of movies from filming, to distribution, to screening
4
Q
What was network radio originally?
A
a naval medium but opened to civilian broadcasting in 1922
5
Q
What was the radio like in the mid-1920s?
A
became commercialized and was supported by the federal government
6
Q
What was radio primarily like during this time?
A
was like tv shows without pictures
7
Q
Describe the organization of the radio during this time
A
followed a network affiliate model, where local stations would get content from the network feed
*dependent on franchise relationships; local networks would broadcast radio content
