Unit 1: Silent Films Chapter Test Review

Film Terminology

• The term "frame" refers to the edges of the film picture or a single cell in a strip of film.
• The original film used in movie cameras is called "stock".
• A single roll of film, measuring about 1000 feet, that tended to run about 10 minutes long when played is called a "reel".
• Printed captions inserted into a film to explain action or add dialogue are called "titles".
• A popular type of makeup used by vaudevillians and some silent era comedians is called "greasepaint".

Entertainment History

• The "vaudeville" was a family-oriented variety show that appeared in the 1890s and was a main form of American entertainment until around 1930.
• The pioneers of incorporating sound into movies were the Warner Brothers.
• The first feature-length talkie is considered to be "The Jazz Singer" (1927).
• The first cartoon with synchronized sound is "Steamboat Willie" (1928).

Sound Technology

• The invention of the "boom microphone" allowed actors to move freely with the microphone following them.
• Movie studios faced challenges such as echo, background noise, and microphone placement when recording sound.

Film and Television Analysis

• Explicit messages in film and television are direct and intentional, while implicit messages are indirect and suggestive.
• In the 1950s, films and television shows aimed to promote a conformist and conservative ideology.

Notable Figures

• Charlie Chaplin was born in England.
• Laurel and Hardy were a famous comedy duo who made 106 feature films for Hal Roach studios.
• They were known for their comedic antics and on-screen friendship.