Questions and Answers
Why is the term 'factory' often used to describe the classic Hollywood studios?
What is a major difference between the film industry and other machine-based industries like Ford Motor Company?
The film industry produces intangible goods that only last a few hours.
Which of the following was a 'minor' studio in the Studio Era?
Columbia
What is the term for the studios' control of film production, distribution, and exhibition?
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What is the tactic of forcing exhibitors to rent films in groups called?
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What is a showing at a discount theatre an example of?
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What is taking a film out of theatres to wait for Oscar nominations called?
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What was typical of the chain of command in a major studio of the 1930s?
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Which studio was best known for gangster movies?
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Which studio was known for 'sex bombs'?
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What was one of the biggest factors responsible for the collapse of the 'studio era'?
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Hundreds of people work on the production of a single film.
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Within the major studios, everyone (directors, writers, actors) was under contract. This kept production costs down.
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Scenes are usually shot in the sequence in which they will appear in the film.
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MGM boasted 'more stars than there are in Heaven.'
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Study Notes
Hollywood Studios Terminology
- The term "factory" reflects assembly line production methods used in classic Hollywood studios.
- It signifies the reliance on cheap labor and the division of labor in film production.
Differences in Production
- Film industry produces intangible goods unlike other machine-based industries, with films having a limited duration of a few hours.
Studio Era Insights
- Columbia Pictures was categorized as a "minor" studio during the Studio Era.
- Warner Brothers gained a reputation for producing gangster movies.
- Paramount Pictures was notorious for its "sex bombs."
Industry Structure and Practices
- Vertical integration denotes the studios' control over film production, distribution, and exhibition.
- Block booking was a tactic compelling exhibitors to rent films in groups.
Film Exhibition and Release Strategies
- Discount theatres are an example of runs, while clearance refers to taking a film out of theatres prior to Oscar nominations.
Major Studio Operations
- In the 1930s, producers typically selected directors to work on their projects.
- Major studios kept talent such as directors, writers, and actors under contract to control production costs.
Studio Era Collapse Factors
- The collapse of the Studio Era was significantly influenced by litigation, as the Supreme Court ruled against major studios for having an unfair monopoly.
Production Realities
- Production of a single film involves the collaboration of hundreds of individuals.
- Scenes are often not shot in the order they appear in the final film.
- MGM famously claimed to have "more stars than there are in Heaven," underscoring its extensive talent roster.
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