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Film History

Film History. After the technology develops… The fun begins…. Film History is Divided into Eras…. The Silent Era (1900-1930’s) The Studio Era (1934-1946) American Film and Life Era (1940-1950) Auteur Period ((1960-1970) Blockbuster Period (1980’s-Present)

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Film History

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  1. Film History After the technology develops… The fun begins…

  2. Film History is Divided into Eras… • The Silent Era (1900-1930’s) • The Studio Era (1934-1946) • American Film and Life Era (1940-1950) • Auteur Period ((1960-1970) • Blockbuster Period (1980’s-Present) • We are moving to into an Independent Era

  3. The Silent Era (1900-1930’s) • 1915: Griffith’s The Birth of a Nation was released. Became first commercially successful narrative movie. • This was the era of Charlie Chaplin • All films were black and white • Very limited camera movement • Narrative cards and text were used to convey plot • Scores were often played live by pianists and musicians

  4. The Studio Era (1934-1946) • This era produced “The Star System” • Made actors huge celebrities • There were 4 major studios…

  5. Studios • 20th Century Fox • Shirley Temple • Marilyn Monroe • Henry Fonda

  6. 2. Metro Goldwyn Mayer (MGM) • Elizabeth Taylor • Joan Crawford • Judy Garland • Clark Gable

  7. 3. Paramount • Bob Hope • Bing Crosby • Kirk Douglas

  8. 4. Warner Brothers • Humphrey Bogart • Bette Davis 5. RKO/Columbia was also important and produced some influential films…. CK

  9. The Studio Era was ended by the Paramount Case… • What did you learn about this case in your search? • In 1948 the Supreme Court decided that the studios were in violation of Sherman anti-trust laws because they owned all the levels of production and means in regards to film. • Production • Distribution • Exhibition = Monopoly!!!

  10. To settle the case… • The studios sold off their theatres. • Eventually the star system of contracts and exclusivity ended with it.

  11. 3. American Film & Life Era • Produced many movies that dealt with average American experiences • Many films focused on youth and family • The American identity was explored and romanticized

  12. 4. Auteur Period (1960-1970’s) • The director was given more emphasis than before. Before, most attention was focused on the actors. • Directors were given more freedom. • Film schools and college programs produced more directors.

  13. Blockbuster Period (1980- present) • Huge box office profits, but balanced by huge costs and budgets • Certain actors and directors labeled as box office gold • Massive commercialization of film • Onslaught of product placement and ad opportunities • A blossoming of independent films functioned as a backlash to this movement

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