History of Cinema Quiz

Where did people usually watch films before cinemas existed?

• Open fields

• Tents

• Theaters

• Churches

What was the name of the first permanent cinema?

• Thomas Tally’s Cinema

• Los Angeles Picture Hall

• Thomas Tally’s Electric Theater

• Edison Theater

In which year did Thomas Tally’s Electric Theater open?

• 1898

• 1902

• 1907

• 1910

How many cinemas were there in the USA by 1907?

• 1,000

• 2,000

• 4,000

• 6,000

What provided music for silent films?

• A full orchestra

• A pianist

• A record player

• No music was used

When did color films start to replace black-and-white films?

• Early 1910s

• Early 1920s

• Late 1920s

• Early 1930s

What was the most revolutionary development in cinema between 1926 and 1930?

• Introduction of color

• Introduction of sound

• Better cameras

• Larger screens

Which genres became more popular due to the introduction of sound?

• Musicals and horror

• Comedy and action

• Drama and romance

• News and documentaries

Why did some actors lose their jobs after the introduction of sound in films?

• They weren’t good at acting

• They couldn’t speak clearly or act while speaking

• They disliked sound technology

• They preferred stage performances

The first permanent cinema opened in 1907.

• TRUE

• FALSE