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1
What was the first 'talkie' (film with sound)?
The Wizard of Oz
Singin' In the Rain
Gone with the Wind
The Jazz Singer
2
What was another aspect of the 'Star System'?
Studios created public personas around their stars
Actors felt that they were owned by the studio
Studios had morality clauses in their contracts
Studios rented their stars to other studios
3
When was the Golden Age of Hollywood?
1920s - 2000s
1920s - 1950s
1920s - 1960s
1930s - 1950s
4
Why are Academy Awards know as 'Ocsars'?
They remind people of Oscar the Grouch
It is easier to say than Academy Award of Merit
A comment made that they look like someone's uncle Oscar
It is an acronym for the award
5
Who is this actor?
Grace Kelly
Gene Kelly
Gene Nelson
Fred Astaire
6
What was the first film in colour?
Singin' in the Rain
The Adventures of Robin Hood
Gone with the Wind
The Wizard of Oz
7
What does the 'Code' refer to in film history?
A time when many controversial issues were explored in films
A time of severe censorship of films
A time where men and women had to adhere to a dress code
A time of scrutiny over the quality of film making
8
As part if the Star System, what did women have to do?
Behave like children
Behave themselves in public and private life
Behave like gentlemen
Wear make-up every time they left the house
9
What was the 'Star System'?
System of studying the stars for when to release films
System where studies had directors/producers under contract
System of studios owning the theatres showing their films
System where studios had their stars under contract
10
Who won the first Academy Award?
Emil Jannings
Ethel Barrymore
Lionel Barrymore
Emily Jannings