Entertainment Figures
Who was a comedic actor, filmmaker, and composer in the time of silent film?
Charlie Chaplin
What is the purpose of the parties and games Gatsby holds?
Helps distract themselves from reality
What sport was a very popular game in the 1920s?
Baseball
What activity was most popular during the 1920s?
Going to speakeasies
How much did a live show cost during this time?
25 cents
Who was a comedian actor and filmmaker during the silent film era?
Buster Keaton
What are some things that make Gatsby's parties entertaining?
alcoholic beverages, music, dancers, and games
What were the 3 board games mentioned?
Backgammon, Parcheesi, and Checkers
What was needed to get into most speakeasies?
A password
What do you think the average weekly movie attendance was?
Who was an American film comedian, one of the highest paid actors?
Harold Lloyd
What color was used in the quote from the slides to describe the cocktail music?
Yellow
What board game originated in India?
Parcheesi
What activities would some partake in to stay out of trouble?
What was the most popular movie style in the 1920s?
Silent films