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city symphony films are cycle of experimental documentaries
(1920-1940) focused on capturing the energies and the complexities
of the modern metropolis using avant-garde and techniques
city symphony films are cycle of experimental documentaries (1920-1940) focused on capturing the energies and the complexities of the modern metropolis using avant-garde and techniques
True
Hollywood was dominated by 5 powerful studios (“The Big 5”)
Hollywood was dominated by 5 powerful studios (“The Big 5”)
there were also two “major-minor” studios, Universal and Columbia
there were also two “major-minor” studios, Universal and Columbia
True
“A” film
“A” film
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“B” film, lower budget, lower production values, smaller-scale stars, lesser
genres
“B” film, lower budget, lower production values, smaller-scale stars, lesser genres
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vertically integrated is all these except
vertically integrated is all these except
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by early 1950s classical Hollywood system was being dismantled
• two major reasons:
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by early 1950s classical Hollywood system was being dismantled • two major reasons: Except
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Study Notes
City Symphony Films
- A cycle of experimental documentaries produced between 1920-1940.
- Aimed to capture the dynamic energies and complexities of modern cities.
- Utilized avant-garde techniques for innovative storytelling.
Hollywood Studio System
- Dominated by five major studios, known as "The Big 5."
- Included notable studio giants and a competitive film market.
- Two additional studios categorized as "major-minor": Universal and Columbia.
Types of Films
- "A" films: Higher-budget productions with larger stars and broad appeal.
- "B" films: Lower-budget projects with reduced production values, smaller stars, and often niche genres.
Industry Structure
- Some major studios operated under a vertically integrated system, controlling production, distribution, and exhibition.
- The early 1950s marked a significant change, leading to the dismantling of the classical Hollywood system.
- Key reasons for dismantling influenced the industry's evolution and practices.
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