The Early Days of Film
What were early films called that had no sound or dialogue?
Silent Films
What was the first successful talking film?
The Jazz Singer (1927)
What invention caused movie attendance to drop in the 1950s?
Television
What made the 1970s "New Hollywood" different from the Golden Age?
What 1993 movie amazed audiences with realistic CGI dinosaurs?
Jurassic Park
Which famous silent actor was known for his expressive face and comedy style?
Charlie Chaplin
What innovation became a standard during the Golden Age?
Color film
What type of movie used huge sets and special effects to bring people back to theaters?
Spectacle films (like Ben-Hur)
What movie is known as the first summer blockbuster
Jaws
What 1995 movie was the first fully computer-animated movie film?
Toy Story
What was the main limitation of silent films?
No recorded sound or dialogue
What made the Golden Age of Hollywood so successful?
What audience were movies/Hollywood starting to target in the 1950s?
Teenagers
What movie revolutionized special effects and merchandising
Star Wars (1977)
What replaced film reels in the early 2000s
Digital Cameras
What term describes the first films that added synchronized sound?
Talkies
Name one type of movie that was popular during the Golden Age
Musicals, comedies, or adventure films
Which famous director became known for creating suspenseful thrillers during this time ?
Alfred Hitchcock
What 1976 movie told an inspiring underdog story and became a cultural hit ?
Rocky
What major change did streaming services like Netflix bring?
How did audiences react when sound was first introduced to movies?
They were amazed — it felt more real and emotional
What was the main purpose of movies during the time period of the Golden Age (1930s -1940s)
To provide escapism and entertainment.
What shift in tone did films start to show during the 1960s?
How did blockbusters change how studios made movies?
They focused more on sequels, franchises, and profit
What 2009 film pushed the limits of 3D technology and digital effects, directed by James Cameron
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