History of Hollywood Quiz

Which of the following studios is NOT part of the 'big six' in Hollywood?

• DreamWorks

• Paramount Pictures

• Warner Bros

• Twentieth Century Fox

Who is known as the 'father of Hollywood'?

• Harbor Henry Wilcox

• HJ Whitley

• Thomas Edison

• DW Griffith

What was the original name of the area now known as Hollywood?

• Hollywood Valley

• Cahuenga Valley

• Los Angeles Valley

• Santa Monica Valley

Why did filmmakers move to Los Angeles in the early 1900s?

• To escape Thomas Edison's patents

• For better weather conditions

• To find cheaper land

• To be closer to the ocean

Which director made the first motion picture in Hollywood?

• DW Griffith

• HJ Whitley

• Thomas Edison

• Cecil B. DeMille

What was the original purpose of the Hollywood sign?

• To advertise a housing development

• To honor famous actors

• To promote the film industry

• To mark the center of Hollywood

When was the Hollywood Walk of Fame created?

• 1962

• 1956

• 1960

• 1958

What is the significance of the Capitol Records building?

• It is a landmark of the music industry

• It houses the Oscars

• It was the first film studio in Hollywood

• It was the original Hollywood Hotel

Which of the following networks is NOT mentioned as having headquarters in Hollywood?

• Spike TV

• HBO

• Comedy Central

• MTV

What does Hollywood still dictate every year?

• Theater performances

• Music trends

• Television ratings

• Fashion for movies