1920s Hollywood studio, Dolly Sisters, stunts with trains, planes and balloons.

The video discusses the evolution of techniques that enhanced the allure of entertainers like the Dolly Sisters, while also being used for sensationalism. It highlights the role of movie cameras in documenting significant historical events, such as those in China in 1927.

What impact did new techniques have on entertainers like the Dolly Sisters?

• They caused them to retire early.

• They wrapped them in a magical mist of glamour.

• They made them less popular.

• They had no impact on their careers.

How were some techniques misused according to the transcript?

• To improve sound quality in films.

• To enhance educational content.

• To create more realistic documentaries.

• To serve sensationalism and stunts.

What was the prouder job that movie cameras undertook?

• Capturing the living face of history.

• Filming music videos.

• Documenting wildlife.

• Recording fictional stories.

In what year did the movie cameras travel to China?

• 1925

• 1926

• 1927

• 1928

What was the primary focus of the movie cameras when they moved to China?

• To capture a music concert.

• To record a historical event.

• To film a new movie.

• To document a wildlife expedition.