Hollywood and Celebrity Culture
Which Hollywood actress was known as “America's Sweetheart” in the 1920s?
Mary Pickford.
What hairstyle became popular among flappers in the 1920s?
the bob haircut.
What did fame and wealth symbolize to many Americans in the 1920s?
Success and achieving the American Dream.
Who wrote The Great Gatsby?
F. Scott Fitzgerald.
What became a popular and affordable form of entertainment for Americans during the 1920s?
Going to movie theatres.
What was the original name of the Hollywood sign when it was built in 1923?
HOLLYWOODLAND.
Which Hollywood actress was known as the “It Girl” during the 1920s?
Clara Bow.
Name two luxuries that Hollywood celebrities were known for having in the 1920s.
Expensive homes, cars, or clothing.
What was the name of F. Scott Fitzgerald's wife, who was also known for her glamorous lifestyle?
Zelda Fitzgerald.
What two types of media did Americans use to follow celebrities' personal lives and fashion?
fan magazines and newspapers.
What 1927 movie helped revolutionize Hollywood by introducing synchronized dialogue?
The Jazz Singer.
Why did older generations disapprove of flappers?
Their shorter dresses, dancing, and independent behaviour challenged traditional values.
Why did working-class Americans go to movie theatres despite their financial struggles?
Movies were affordable and allowed people to temporarily escape their everyday problems.
What job did F. Scott Fitzgerald later take in Hollywood?
Screenwriter.
Name three aspects of American culture that Hollywood helped spread during the Jazz Age.
Fashion, music, dancing, slang, or lifestyles
Why was the Hays Office established in 1922?
To improve Hollywood's image and address concerns about movie content and morality.
How did Hollywood influence women's roles during the 1920s?
It promoted independence, modern fashion, and changing expectations of women's behaviour.
How did Hollywood highlight the difference between wealthy celebrities and ordinary Americans?
Hollywood displayed celebrities' luxurious lifestyles while many working-class Americans could not afford those luxuries.
What is the main difference between new money and old money in The Great Gatsby?
New money refers to recently earned wealth, while old money refers to wealth inherited through generations.
How did Hollywood create a shared popular culture across America?
People across the country watched the same movies and followed the same celebrities, creating common interests and trends.
How did Hollywood promote freedom and opportunity in the 1920s while simultaneously restricting the people who worked in the film industry?
Hollywood offered fame, wealth, and opportunities, but studios controlled celebrities' careers, appearances, and public images, while racial minorities faced discrimination and limited opportunities.
How did flappers symbolize the conflict between traditional values and modern culture in the 1920s?
Flappers challenged expectations that women should dress modestly and follow traditional roles by wearing shorter dresses, bobbing their hair, dancing, and expressing greater independence.
How did Hollywood's portrayal of wealth and success create a contradiction within the American Dream during the 1920s?
Hollywood promoted the idea that anyone could achieve wealth and success, but many Americans faced poverty and limited opportunities, making those glamorous lifestyles unrealistic for most people.
How does The Great Gatsby reflect the difference between public image and private reality in 1920s celebrity culture?
Both show how people create glamorous public images to appear successful, while hiding loneliness, unhappiness, and personal struggles.
How did Hollywood contribute to the conflict between traditional values and modern culture in 1920s America?
Hollywood promoted new fashions, dating, dancing, and greater independence, especially for women. These changes challenged traditional expectations about modesty, gender roles, and behaviour, creating tension between younger and older generations.