16 Questions
What were the characteristics of the big production houses in Indian cinema in the 1930s?
well equipped shooting floors, new machineries, and a group of expert technicians
What impact did the emergence of big production houses have on Indian cinema?
It led to a new idea of professionalism and the rise of experts and skilled professionals.
What were the two groups into which the biggest studios in America were divided between the two World Wars?
'The Big Five' and 'The Little Three'
Which studios were considered 'the big three' in the Indian scenario?
Prabhat, New Theatres Ltd, and Bombay Talkies
What are some of the important institutions that emerged in addition to the 'big three' studios in Indian cinema?
Madan, Wadia Movietone, Imperial, etc.
What role did the big production houses play in the Indian cinema of the 1930s?
They employed expert professionals like writers, directors, technicians, and actors on a payroll, bringing an organized production-distribution-exhibition system.
What major factor had a strong impact on the studio system of Indian cinema?
The arrival of film sound.
Which studio hired foreign technicians to train their employees and produce 'quality' films?
Madan Theatres.
What did J. J. Madan immediately realize the potential of in the film business after watching Jazz Singer (1927)?
Sound in film business.
Which studio released India's first full length talkie, Alam Ara?
Imperial.
What distinct feature of the film Shirin Farhad contributed to its success at the box office?
Good quality of recording done on the RCA photophone.
Which studio released two short talkies on 4th February, 1931 at the theatres in Bombay and Calcutta?
Madan Theatres.
What shift occurred in the focus of Indian cinema due to the transformation in technology?
From the action to the dialogue and from the icon to the narrative.
What is the significance of 14th March in the history of Indian Cinema?
India's first full length talkie, Alam Ara, was released on that day.
Which studio relied on Tanar Single system sound for their films?
Imperial and Shree Krishna Film Co.
What did the arrival of film sound bring in terms of changes in film texts and production strategies?
Significant changes in film texts in terms of narrative logic and stylization, and drastic changes in production strategies, publicity logistics, and the nature of film professionals associated with a film production unit.
Test your knowledge about the emergence of big production houses and the organized production-distribution-exhibition system in Indian cinema during the 1930s. Explore the impact of studios on technicians, actors, and the overall film industry.
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