USA: popular entertainment Flashcards
why did the cinema grow?
more spare time more income cheap ticket prices escapism improved transport range of films to offer attraction of stars new technology
when was the first talkie introduced?
1927
what was the first talkie called?
the jazz singer
who was Clara Bow?
the ‘it girl’ due to sex appeal
flapper
movie star
who was Rudolph Valentino?
first male star to be sold on sex appeal
who was Charlie Chaplin?
comedy star
what is the Hayes code?
1) no screen nudity
2) on screen kisses must not last
3) adultery must not be portrayed as attractive
4) producers must avoid low disgusting unpleasant and not necessary subjects
5) members of the clergy must not be comic characters or villains
6) murder, arson ad smuggling must be shown as evil
what were movies accused of doing?
lowering moral standards
what was jazz also known as?
blues
boogie woogie
rag
how was jazz brought into the homes?
through the radio
give some examples of jazz singers?
Duke Ellington
Louis Armstrong
where did jazz attract people?
night club and speakeasies
who did jazz become popular with?
middle class whites
where did jazz originate?
with black slaves who were encouraged to sing to increase production
why did the gramophone industry decline?
radios were cheaper
