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?

They were almost swallowed up by big production houses 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?

Employment of expert professionals and the rise of big production houses Signup and view all the answers

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

The arrival of film sound Signup and view all the answers

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

Madan, Wadia Movietone, Imperial Signup and view all the answers

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

Madras Signup and view all the answers

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

RCA sound machines Signup and view all the answers

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

Imperial Signup and view all the answers

What distinguished Shirin Farhad as a major hit?

Quality of recording on the RCA photophone Signup and view all the answers

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

Madan Theatres Signup and view all the answers

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

Action to dialogue Signup and view all the answers

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

Double System sound Signup and view all the answers

Who was hired by Madan Theatres Ltd from RCA?

Lyford Signup and view all the answers

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

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

Historical Overview of Indian Cinema Studios in 1930s

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