Birth of Feature Film

How did the average run-time for films change between 1895 and 1915?

• It decreased from 10 minutes to 50 seconds.

• It remained consistently around 10 minutes.

• It increased from about 50 seconds to over 3 hours.

• It increased from 10 minutes to 30 minutes.

What does "Vertical Integration" mean in the context of the film industry pipeline?

• A system where multiple companies collaborate on production.

• A single company owning only the production and distribution aspects.

• One company owning all three layers: production, distribution, and exhibition.

• A process of integrating films with other forms of media.

What was the primary function of the MPPC ('The Trust') in the early American film industry?

• To promote creative freedom and innovation among filmmakers.

• To establish a de-facto monopoly controlling all aspects of filmmaking.

• To distribute foreign films to American audiences.

• To provide funding for independent film projects.

Why did independent filmmakers move from New Jersey to Hollywood?

• To find better weather conditions for filming.

• To escape the control and monopoly of 'The Trust'.

• To be closer to European film markets.

• To access new film technologies.

What did European spectacles demonstrate about audience preferences for films?

• Audiences preferred shorter, simpler stories.

• Audiences had an appetite for longer, more involved stories.

• Audiences were only interested in foreign films.

• Audiences preferred films with minimal dialogue.

Which film marked India's first full-length silent feature in 1913?

• Alam Ara

• Quo Vadis

• Raja Harishchandra

• The Loves of Queen Elizabeth

Which of the following cinematic techniques was NOT explicitly mentioned as part of D.W. Griffith's toolkit for inventing the modern language of cinema?

• Close-ups for emotional emphasis.

• Insert shots for symbolic details.

• Jump cuts for abrupt transitions.

• Cross-cutting to build suspense.

What was the complex legacy of D.W. Griffith's The Birth of a Nation?

• It was a commercial failure but an artistic triumph.

• It was technically brilliant but morally bankrupt due to its racist ideology.

• It introduced sound to cinema but failed to captivate audiences.

• It was a short film that revolutionized storytelling.