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In the Indian cinema scenario, which studios were considered 'the big three' during the period under discussion?
In the Indian cinema scenario, which studios were considered 'the big three' during the period under discussion?
- Prabhat, New Theatres Ltd, Bombay Talkies (correct)
- RKO, Fox, Universal
- Madan, Wadia Movietone, Imperial
- MGM, Paramount, Warner Bros.
What was the impact of the emergence of big production houses in Indian cinema in the 1930s?
What was the impact of the emergence of big production houses in Indian cinema in the 1930s?
- Bankruptcy of smaller production houses
- Decrease in the quality of films produced
- Increased professionalism and employment of skilled professionals (correct)
- Reduction in the number of actors and technicians
What characterized the studio system that emerged in the American cinema between two World Wars?
What characterized the studio system that emerged in the American cinema between two World Wars?
- Division into 'The Big Five' and 'The Little Three' groups (correct)
- Lack of organized production-distribution-exhibition system
- Absence of skilled professionals
- No emergence of big production houses
How did the emergence of big production houses impact smaller production houses in Indian cinema?
How did the emergence of big production houses impact smaller production houses in Indian cinema?
What led to a new idea of professionalism and the rise of experts and skilled professionals in Indian cinema?
What led to a new idea of professionalism and the rise of experts and skilled professionals in Indian cinema?
What major factor had a strong impact on the studio system of Indian cinema?
What major factor had a strong impact on the studio system of Indian cinema?
Which studios emerged as important institutions during the period when big production houses came up in Indian cinema?
Which studios emerged as important institutions during the period when big production houses came up in Indian cinema?
Which city had the highest number of production houses in 1937?
Which city had the highest number of production houses in 1937?
What did Madan Theatres Ltd import after seeing Jazz Singer (1927)?
What did Madan Theatres Ltd import after seeing Jazz Singer (1927)?
Who released India’s first full-length talkie, Alam Ara?
Who released India’s first full-length talkie, Alam Ara?
What distinguished Shirin Farhad as a major hit?
What distinguished Shirin Farhad as a major hit?
Which studio hired foreign technicians to train their employees and produce 'quality' films?
Which studio hired foreign technicians to train their employees and produce 'quality' films?
What did the focus shift from in the studio era due to technological transformation?
What did the focus shift from in the studio era due to technological transformation?
What kind of sound system did Madan Theatres use for their films?
What kind of sound system did Madan Theatres use for their films?
Who was hired by Madan Theatres Ltd from RCA?
Who was hired by Madan Theatres Ltd from RCA?
What did Shamik Bandyopadhyay describe as a Red Letter Day in the history of Indian Cinema?
What did Shamik Bandyopadhyay describe as a Red Letter Day in the history of Indian Cinema?
