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What was the reason for the introduction of widescreen and big-approach methods in films of the 1950s?
What was the reason for the introduction of widescreen and big-approach methods in films of the 1950s?
- To focus on character-driven stories
- To experiment with new technology
- To make films more expensive
- To compete with television and attract audiences back to theaters (correct)
Which genre began its golden age during the 1950s?
Which genre began its golden age during the 1950s?
- Action
- Horror
- Romance
- Science fiction (correct)
Which actors were at the peak of their popularity during the 1950s?
Which actors were at the peak of their popularity during the 1950s?
- Tom Hanks, Denzel Washington, and Brad Pitt
- Meryl Streep, Audrey Hepburn, and Elizabeth Taylor
- James Stewart, John Wayne, and Marlon Brando (correct)
- Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, and Jack Nicholson
Which director was at the peak of his craft during the 1950s?
Which director was at the peak of his craft during the 1950s?
Which production companies were created to solely produce films of the fantastique genres during the 1950s?
Which production companies were created to solely produce films of the fantastique genres during the 1950s?