Fashion
This type of hat was a signature accessory for men in the 1930s.
What is a fedora?
This 1939 movie featured a girl named Dorothy and a yellow brick road.
What is The Wizard of Oz?
This style of upbeat, rhythmic music became very popular during the 1930s.
What is Swing?
This decade was when television was first introduced to the public.
What is the 1930s?
This 1937 novel by John Steinbeck tells the story of two friends, George and Lennie.
What is Of Mice and Men?
This movie star’s sleek and glamorous style made her one of the biggest fashion icons of the 1930s.
Who is Greta Garbo?
This child actress became one of the most famous faces of the 1930s, known for her curly hair and cheerful personality.
Who is Shirley Temple?
This American singer became famous for his smooth voice and songs like “Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?”
Who is Bing Crosby?
This British network began the world’s first regular TV service in 1936.
What is the BBC?
This classic fantasy novel by J.R.R. Tolkien introduced readers to hobbits, dragons, and Middle-earth.
What is The Hobbit?
Women’s dresses in the 1930s were often made using this cutting technique that created a smooth, flowing look.
What is the bias cut?
This film, released in 1937, was the first full-length animated feature in history.
What is Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs?
This talented jazz singer was known for her emotional voice and songs like “Strange Fruit.
Who is Billie Holiday?
This event in 1939 was where television was shown to the public for the first time.
What is the New York World’s Fair?
Margaret Mitchell’s 1936 novel tells the story of Scarlett O’Hara during the American Civil War.
What is Gone with the Wind?
Gloves, hats, and scarves were commonly used to complete 1930s outfits.
What are accessories?
Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh starred in this epic 1939 film set in the American South.
What is Gone with the Wind?
This bandleader and composer was one of the most important figures in Jazz during the 1930s.
Who is Duke Ellington?
This American company helped develop early TV technology and presented it at the World’s Fair.
What is RCA (Radio Corporation of America)?
This British author wrote Brave New World in 1932, exploring a futuristic society.
Who is Aldous Huxley?
This Hollywood actor’s sharp and sophisticated style helped influence men’s fashion during the 1930s.
Who is Clark Gable?
Fred Astaire was best known for his performances in this type of film genre.
What are musical or dance films?
Many people listened to music using this household device that became a major source of entertainment.
What is the radio?
All programs in the 1930s were shown in this format, since color TV didn’t exist yet.
What is black and white?
This 1930s trend encouraged people to join together to read and discuss literature.
What are book clubs?