Mod 8 Film History Flashcard

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What made silent films “silent”?

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They had no spoken dialogue or sound

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What was often used in theaters to provide sound during silent films?

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Live music and sound effects

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Which of these was a famous silent film star? Chris Pratt, Pearl White, Emma Watson, Will Smith

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Pearl White

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What were intertitles used for?

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Showing text dialogue and explanations

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Why did the silent film era end?

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Sound technology was invented.

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What was a major characteristic of 1980s blockbuster films?

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High-budget with a focus on spectacle and visual effects

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Which of these films is an example of a 1980s blockbuster? Casablanca, The Little Mermaid, The Jazz Singer, The Godfather

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The Little Mermaid

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The success of blockbuster films in the 1980s led to the rise of sequels and movie franchises.

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True

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The 1980s blockbuster era shifted the film industry’s focus from smaller, art-house films to big-budget, ________ releases.

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tentpole

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Which of the following was NOT a typical feature of the 1980s blockbuster era?
Massive commercial success, Heavy use of special effects, International silent film distribution, Creation of popular franchises

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International silent film distribution