1920's Flashcards
(55 cards)
Emily Carr
Where and how many works of Emily Car were displayed in a gallery
Emily Carr
26 of her works were exhibited by the National Gallery of Canada
Emily Carr
What did She help in exposing people to the different ______________ __________of Canada rest of the world saw it too
Emily Carr
She helped in exposing people to the different geographic regions of Canada – rest of the world saw it too (so did the Group of 7)
Emily Carr
Who did She shared a similar artistic style
A) person she respected
B) What type of art
Emily Carr
She shared a similar artistic style as the Group of 7
landscape
She really respected Lawren Harris
Art Deco
What is it ?
Art Deco
The period termed “art deco” manifested itself roughly between the two world wars, or 1920 to 1939
It was a “modernization” or CHANGE of many artistic styles and themes from the past
What is The Gold Rush?
The Gold Rush
Starring Charlie Chaplin, probably the most famous silent film star of the 1920s
When were Movies extremely popular in North America during this era.
True or false
Movies became extremely popular in North America during this era.
Roaring twenties
What the most famous movie and when was it released.
The Gold Rush, one of the most famous films was this one, released in 1925
Who was Buster Keaton
Along with Chaplin, one of the great comic innovators of the “silent era” of film.
What were some of Buster Keaton film.
Films include: Steamboat Bill Jr., The General, and Hard Luck
Roscoe Conkling “Fatty” Arbuckle
Who is he
Roscoe Conkling “Fatty” Arbuckle
American silent film comedian, director, and screenwriter
Who was Charlie Chaplin mentor?
Roscoe Conkling “Fatty” Arbuckle
Roscoe Conkling “Fatty” Arbuckle
How was his career ruined.
Career was ruined by a scandal even though he was later cleared of all charges
Who was Laurel and Hardy
Laurel and Hardy
Famous comedy team of the 1920s.
Describe Laurel and Hardy
Stan Laurel – thin and British
Oliver Hardy – fat and American
Where was Louis B. Mayer born
Louis B. Mayer
Born in Minsk, but moved to Saint John, New Brunswick at a very young age.
When did Walter Huston begin his career.
Began his film career in 1929 starring in “The Lady Lies” with Claudette Colbert
Who won an Academy Award in 1929 for best actress in the film “Min and Bill”
Marie Dressler
Won an Academy Award in 1929 for best actress in the film “Min and Bill”
Who
Biography written about her titled The Unlikeliest Star by Ontario resident and writer Betty Lee.
Marie Dressler
The most famous Canadian actress of the era
Mary Pickford
Known as “America’s Sweetheart”
Mary Pickford
Who
Co-founder of United Artists in 1919, along with Charlie Chaplin, D.W. Griffith, and her soon-to-be husband, Douglas Fairbanks.
Mary Pickford
Who is
Radio Broadcasting Pioneer
Hockey Night in Canada
Foster Hewitt
The National Hockey League
When did NHL form in Canada in ………
The NHL was formed in Canada in 1917
The National Hockey League
Who’s team and when did they begin to join the league.
In 1925, American teams begin to join the league.
