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.

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