The Silent Era: Crash Course Film History

The video explores the silent cinema era, highlighting the rise and fall of stars, the power of studios, and the global dominance of American films. It discusses post-WWI film movements in Germany, Russia, and the US, and the formation of major studios like MGM and United Artists. Innovations in film production by Thomas H. Ince are covered, along with Charlie Chaplin's influence on comedy and film. The video concludes with the introduction of the Hays Code, addressing censorship and morality in cinema.

What was a key characteristic of the Golden Age of silent cinema?

• Studios wielded enormous power over stars and directors.

• Movies were primarily animated.

• Studios had little control over stars.

• Films were mostly documentaries.

Which studio was formed by Charlie Chaplin, DW Griffith, Douglas Fairbanks, and Mary Pickford?

• United Artists

• Columbia Pictures

• Paramount Pictures

• Warner Brothers

What was Thomas H. Ince's major contribution to film production?

• Standardizing roles in film production

• Inventing color films

• Introducing 3D technology

• Creating the first animated film

Which character did Charlie Chaplin famously portray?

• The Magician

• The Cowboy

• The Tramp

• The Detective

What was the purpose of the Hays Code introduced in 1930?

• To promote color films

• To ban foreign films

• To regulate the content of films

• To encourage more silent films

Which director was known for using the 'compensating values' strategy in films?

• Cecil B. DeMille

• DW Griffith

• Charlie Chaplin

• Mack Sennett

What major change was about to impact Hollywood at the end of the silent era?

• The introduction of color films

• The rise of animated films

• The advent of synchronous sound

• The decline of movie theaters