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1
Music was used in silent film in order to
show changes in mood and atmosphere
to let actors know what to do
make money for musicians
sell movie sountracks to the public for profit
2
The music for silent films was recorded and then played through speakers at the theatre.
False
True
3
Blackface is one of the most controversial aspects of The Jazz Singer?
True
False
4
Who is considered the most famous and influential silent film actor in American History?
Herr Garbitsch
Charlie Chaplin
The Little Tramp
Adenoid Hynkel
5
Intertitles and title cards were used in silent films to
Show dialogue and narrate story points
Let the audience know when to laugh
Create an entertaining atmosphere
Notify the audience when the movie was starting and ending
6
Why was the Vitaphone System so important?
It was the first successful synchronized sound system
It allowed phones in the theatre
It was the first time music was played along with a movie
Allowed for the musicians to take water breaks
7
Physical comedy and visual gags are also known as
The SIlent Film Era
The Keystone Kops
Goofball Comedy
Slapstick
8
Which movie is older, City Lights or The Jazz Singer?
Both came out at the same time
Only Mr. Martin knows
The Jazz Singer
City Lights
9
The film speed for silent films was generally
there was no film in silent movies
slower because technology wasn't advanced from 1910-1929
faster to create a silly comedic effect
the same as today
10
Some silent films were in color
True
False
11
The name for a movie with spoken dialogue and singing was orginally
Wookies
Talkies
Tookies
Walkies