Historical Overview of Indian Cinema Studios in 1930s
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>They were almost swallowed up by big production houses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What led to a new idea of professionalism and the rise of experts and skilled professionals in Indian cinema?

    <p>Employment of expert professionals and the rise of big production houses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major factor had a strong impact on the studio system of Indian cinema?

    <p>The arrival of film sound</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which studios emerged as important institutions during the period when big production houses came up in Indian cinema?

    <p>Madan, Wadia Movietone, Imperial</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which city had the highest number of production houses in 1937?

    <p>Madras</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Madan Theatres Ltd import after seeing Jazz Singer (1927)?

    <p>RCA sound machines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who released India’s first full-length talkie, Alam Ara?

    <p>Imperial</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguished Shirin Farhad as a major hit?

    <p>Quality of recording on the RCA photophone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which studio hired foreign technicians to train their employees and produce 'quality' films?

    <p>Madan Theatres</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the focus shift from in the studio era due to technological transformation?

    <p>Action to dialogue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of sound system did Madan Theatres use for their films?

    <p>Double System sound</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was hired by Madan Theatres Ltd from RCA?

    <p>Lyford</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Shamik Bandyopadhyay describe as a Red Letter Day in the history of Indian Cinema?

    <p>The release of India’s first full-length talkie- Alam Ara</p> Signup and view all the answers

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