Film History (Part 4 of 5). Hollywood in the 1930's and Early 1940's. 1929-1945. Flashcards
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What period of years was considered ‘the golden age of movies.’?
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1927-1948
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________ decide who works on which movies.
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Studio Chiefs
3
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The _____________ rules Hollywood.
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Studio System
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T/F - Writers, directors, actors, cinematographers, editors, and all other crew members are under long-term contracts to studios?
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True
5
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Who had very specific jobs in the studio system?
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Above-the-line & below-the-line personnel
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T/F - Studios had very specific stars under contracts as well as specific genres that they specialized in?
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True
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Which studio was known for European style productions and comedies?
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Paramount
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What studio was Marlene Dietrich and Ernst Lubtisch associated with?
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Paramount
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What film did Marlene Dietrich and Ernst Lubitsch collaborate on?
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Ninotchka - 1939
10
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What film did the Marx brothers, Mae West and Preston Sturges collaborate on?
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Sullivans Travels - 1941
11
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What major MGM hit did George Cukor direct?
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The Philadelphia Story - 1940
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What major MGM hit did Vincent Minnelli direct?
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Meet me in St. Louis - 1944
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What was the MGM studio catchphrase?
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“More stars than there are in Heaven.”
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What major stars were employed by MGM Studios?
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- ) Clark Gable
- ) Spencer Tracy
- ) Mickey Rooney
- ) Judy Garland
- ) Greta Garbo
- ) Gene Kelly
- ) Katherine Hepburn
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What studio was director John Ford employed by?
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20th Century Fox
16
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What studio was Shirley Temple employed by?
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20th Century Fox
17
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What were some of the major stars employed by 20th Century Fox?
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- ) Will Rogers
- ) Skating star Sonje Hennie
- ) Musical star Betty Grable1.) Shirley Temple
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What aspect of films was Warner Brothers known for?
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- ) Lower budget genre films
2. ) Solid, capable directors.
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What genre of films was Warner Brothers most known for early on?
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- ) Gangster films
- ) Musicals
- ) Social Issue films
- ) War films
- ) Biographies
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What 4 major stars were employed by Warner Brothers?
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- ) James Cagney
- ) Bette Davis
- ) Humphrey Bogart
- ) Errol Flynn
21
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What major hit did Michael Curitz direct?
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Casablanca - 1942
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What studio was known mostly for showing gangster films, musicals, war films and social issue films?
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Warner Brothers
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What studio evolved out of RCA?
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RKO Productions
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What were some notable aspects about RKO studios?
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Miscellaneous fare and unstable finances
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What 2 stars were apart of RKO?
1. ) Fred Astaire
| 2. ) Ginger Rogers
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What type of genres was RKO most known for?
1. ) Musicals
2. ) Animation (mostly Walt Disney films
3. ) Broadway plays
4. ) Horror films
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What were some notable horror films released in RKO productions?
1. ) The Cat People - 1942
| 2. ) I Walked with a Zombie - 1943
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What studio were horror films MOST associated with?
Universal Pictures
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What was one aspect of horror films released by Universal?
They were visually striking films featuring new stars and series that appealed to Middle America.
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What iconic incarnation was Bela Lugosi known to portray?
Dracula - 1931
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What iconic incarnation was Boris Karloff known to portray?
Frankenstein - 1931
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What were 3 other productions produced by Universal?
1. ) Abbot and Costello films
2. ) Basil Rathbone series
3. ) Sherlock Holmes series
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Which studio often borrow stars from other studios?
Columbia Pictures
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What genres was Columbia Pictures known for producing?
1. ) Three Stooges comedies
| 2. ) B-Westerns
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What two notable films did Frank Capra direct?
1. ) Mr. Smith goes to Washington - 1939
| 2. ) Its a Wonderful Life - 1946
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What film did Claudette Colbert, Clark Gable and Frank Capra all win oscars for?
It Happened One Night - 1934
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What studio did Columbia borrow Claudette Colbert from?
Paramount
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What studio did Columbia borrow Clark Gable from?
MGM
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What studio did director David O. Selznick belong to?
United Artists
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What was the studio, United Artists known for?
Diverse films from independent producers and B pictures.
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What were director David O. Selznick's three main releases called?
1. ) Gone with the Wind - 1939
2. ) Rebecca - 1940
3. ) Spellbound - 1945
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When was the MPPDA formed?
1922
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What does the MPPDA stand for?
Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America
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Why was the MPPDA created?
In response to the Fatty Arbuckle scandal
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What was the MPPDA also known as?
The Hays Office
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What does the Hays Office Voluntary Code call for?
No sex acts or innuendos, and bad characters must be punished
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In terms of the code of the history of the motion pictures, what was established in 1930?
The code was voluntary.
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When was the code in motion pictures deemed to be voluntary?
1930
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In terms of the code enforcement in motion pictures, what was established in 1933?
Catholic legion of decency calls for enforcement of the code
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What was the first reason for the enforcement of the code?
1.) The lackadaisical attitude of producers towards the code
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What was the second reason for the enforcement of the code?
2.) The advent of sound, which brought dialogue and verbal innuendo. (Mae West and her films).
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What was famous Mae West quote?
"When i'm good, i'm very good, but when i'm bad, i'm better."
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What Mae West film did the famous quote, "Is that a pistol in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me?"
She done him wrong - 1933
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What famous Mae West quotes originated in She done him wrong - 1933?
1. ) "Is that a pistol in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me?"
2. ) "When women go wrong, men go right after them."
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What famous songs come from the film, She done him wrong - 1933?
1. ) I like a guy what takes his time
| 2. ) I wonder where my Easter rider's gone.
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What did the results of code enforcement lead to? (1st result?)
1.) Escapist movie fare during the depression era
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What did the results of code enforcement lead to? (2nd result?)
2.) Healthy box office during the depression era and after World War II
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What did the results of code enforcement lead to? (3rd result?)
3.) Spike in movie attendance. In 1945, on average 90-million movie tickets were sold each week - 65% of the population. In 2000, only 27-million movie tickets were sold each week - 9.7% of the population.
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What did the result of code enforcements lead to? (4th result?)
4.) Movie presentations were double features. Second movie was a B-feature.
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What were the name of three of the most famous comedies released in the 1930's?
1. ) Duck Soup - 1933
2. ) The Thin Man - 1934
3. ) Bringing Up Baby - 1938
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What were the name of three of the famous Westerns released during the golden age?
1. ) Destry Rides Again - 1939
2. ) My Darling Clementine - 1946
3. ) Red River - 1948
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What were the names of three of the most famous social commentary films released during the golden age?
1. ) Mr. Deeds Goes to Town - 1936
2. ) Grapes of Wrath - 1940
3. ) Best Years of our Lives - 1946
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What were the names of three of the most famous musicals released during the golden age?
1. ) Gold Diggers of 1933 - 1933
2. ) Top Hat - 1935
3. ) Wizard of Oz - 1939
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What were the names of three of the most famous gangster films released during the golden age?
1. ) Public Enemy - 1931
2. ) Maltese Falcon - 1941
3. ) Big Sleep - 1946
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What were the names of three of the most famous Newspaper films released during the golden age?
1. ) It Happened One Night - 1934
2. ) His Girl Friday - 1940
3. ) Citizen Kane - 1941
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What were the names of three of the most famous animations released during the golden age?
1. ) Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs - 1937
2. ) Pinocchio - 1940
3. ) Fantasia - 1940
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What were the titles of the three World War 2 titles released during the golden age?
1. ) Casablanca - 1942 (Michael Curitz)
2. ) Battle of Midway - 1942 (John Ford)
3. ) Why We Fight - 1942-45 (Frank Capra)
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What was the first element of narration seen in most Classic Hollywood films?
1.) Narration follows the psychological motivation of a character struggling to attain a goal.
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What was the second element of narration seen in most Classic Hollywood films?
2.) All elements of production are subordinated to a narrative element, and an 'invisible' style is maintained.
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What was the third element of narration seen in most Classic Hollywood films?
3.) Narrative clarity is sought in terms of space and time.
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_______ is strongly centered on the human body because of the ____________
1. ) Space
| 2. ) Character orientation
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What is an element of space and depth seen in most Classic Hollywood films?
1.) Space is also rendered to conceal the 2D nature of an image. Thus, lighting and costumes are designed to separate foreground from background to create depth
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What are directions made clear through?
Framings (LS, MS, CU) and maintenance of screen direction, both shot-to-shot and within scenes using the 180 degree rule and the 30 degree rule.
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Time is ________ and ________
1. ) Continuous
| 2. ) Linear
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What is the only acceptable manipulation of time?
Flashback
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What is the viewer meant to be focused on?
Character motivation and goals.
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What are two elements that could take a viewer out of focus?
1. ) Production techniques
| 2. ) Stylistic elements
