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What year did the story of Hollywood begin?
What year did the story of Hollywood begin?
- 1902
- 1890
- 1910
- 1883 (correct)
Who were the first property developers in Hollywood?
Who were the first property developers in Hollywood?
- Thomas Edison and H.J. Whitely
- A group of homeless settlers
- Los Angeles government officials
- Harvey and Daeida Wilcox (correct)
What did Harvey Wilcox originally intend to do with the land he purchased?
What did Harvey Wilcox originally intend to do with the land he purchased?
- Develop a shopping mall
- Build a film studio
- Create an amusement park
- Establish a farming operation (correct)
What significant step did H.J. Whitely take to develop Hollywood?
What significant step did H.J. Whitely take to develop Hollywood?
In what year was the first film company recorded to shoot in Hollywood?
In what year was the first film company recorded to shoot in Hollywood?
What was the first complete film shot in Hollywood?
What was the first complete film shot in Hollywood?
Which inventor was known for wanting to charge substantial fees for the use of his technology in films?
Which inventor was known for wanting to charge substantial fees for the use of his technology in films?
What was a major reason for film companies moving their operations to Hollywood?
What was a major reason for film companies moving their operations to Hollywood?
What was NOT present in Hollywood when Harvey Wilcox first purchased the land?
What was NOT present in Hollywood when Harvey Wilcox first purchased the land?
How did Hollywood begin to transform into a functional town by 1902?
How did Hollywood begin to transform into a functional town by 1902?
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Hollywood's beginning year?
Hollywood's beginning year?
The story of Hollywood began in 1883.
First Hollywood developers?
First Hollywood developers?
Harvey and Daeida Wilcox were the first property developers in Hollywood.
Wilcox's original plan?
Wilcox's original plan?
Harvey Wilcox originally intended to establish a farming operation on the land he purchased.
Whitely's contribution?
Whitely's contribution?
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First film shoot year?
First film shoot year?
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First complete Hollywood film?
First complete Hollywood film?
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Edison's film fees?
Edison's film fees?
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Why move to Hollywood?
Why move to Hollywood?
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Missing in early Hollywood?
Missing in early Hollywood?
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Hollywood's transformation
Hollywood's transformation
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Study Notes
The Beginnings of Hollywood
- Hollywood is synonymous with glamour, money, power, and magic.
- Initially, Hollywood was not the cinematic dream factory it is recognized as today.
- The origins of Hollywood date back to 1883 when it began with a small hut and minimal development.
Harvey Wilcox's Contribution
- Harvey Wilcox, a politician and property developer, played a crucial role in Hollywood's formation.
- Along with his wife Daeida, he purchased land outside what is now Hollywood, initially attempting to farm.
- After farming efforts failed, Wilcox sought permission to subdivide the land for housing.
Development of the Area
- By 1902, Wilcox's efforts resulted in the establishment of a functional town with infrastructure including post offices, hotels, and markets.
- Property developer H.J. Whitely enhanced the area by connecting electricity and constructing additional facilities, including another hotel and a bank.
Emergence of the Film Industry
- The first film to be partially shot in Hollywood was "The Count of Monte Cristo" in 1908, with principal filming taking place in Chicago.
- By 1910, movie productions began using Hollywood for entire films, starting with "In Old California."
- The first permanent movie studio set up in Hollywood occurred in 1911, leading to greater growth in the area.
- By 1915, multiple film companies had relocated to Hollywood, driven by the need to escape Thomas Edison’s expensive technology licensing back East.
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