Douglas Fairbanks, western

Douglas Fairbanks established elaborate costume spectacles in Western films, adding realism and dignity. Producer Jesse Lasky and director James Cruz initiated a new trend with their epic film 'The Covered Wagon', marking a significant shift in motion picture storytelling.

What was Douglas Fairbanks known for introducing to motion pictures?

• Animated films

• Color films

• Elaborate costume spectacles

• Silent films

How did Douglas Fairbanks' contributions impact the Western genre?

• By focusing on science fiction themes

• By introducing musical elements

• By making it more humorous

• By adding realism and dignity

Who were the key figures behind the new trend in filmmaking with the Covered Wagon?

• Douglas Fairbanks and Charlie Chaplin

• Jesse Lasky and James Cruz

• Alfred Hitchcock and Orson Welles

• Steven Spielberg and George Lucas

What was the significance of the Covered Wagon in film history?

• It was the first animated film

• It started a new trend in epic filmmaking

• It was the first color film

• It introduced sound to movies

Which genre did the Covered Wagon help popularize?

• Science fiction

• Romantic comedy

• Epic Western

• Horror