Premiere of "White Christmas" in VistaVision

Premiere of "White Christmas" in VistaVision

Assessment

Interactive Video

Arts, Performing Arts, History

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The transcript discusses the debut of VistaVision, a new motion picture process, at a New York premiere. Adolf Zucker, a film pioneer, shares his excitement about the innovation, highlighting its clarity and depth. VistaVision promises a new level of screen entertainment, offering audiences an unprecedented viewing experience.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the first film to be shown in VistaVision?

Gone with the Wind

White Christmas

The Wizard of Oz

Casablanca

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the notable film pioneer present at the VistaVision premiere?

Adolf Zucker

Walt Disney

Alfred Hitchcock

Charlie Chaplin

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to Adolf Zucker, what makes VistaVision a significant innovation?

Its ability to present pictures in a new way

Its historical value

Its affordability

Its use of color

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Life Magazine say about VistaVision's projection capabilities?

It can project a small picture with great detail

It can project an enormous picture with remarkable clarity

It can project a black and white picture

It can project a 3D picture

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What aspect of VistaVision is said to enhance the enjoyment of movies?

Its affordability

Its brilliance in depth

Its color accuracy

Its sound quality