The Silent Era of Hollywood set a lot of things into motion in terms of how movies were made and sold. Big stars were one of the main ways studios tried to make their movies stand apart from one another and get the public to make choices...

In which John Green teaches you about the election of 1860. As you may remember from last week, things were not great at this time in US history. The tensions between the North and South were rising, ultimately due to the single issue of...

From a rock ’n’ roll walking tour to food and drink hotspots, top ways to see West Hollywood in the heart of Los Angeles.

Pupil outcome: I can evaluate the impact of the 'boom years' on prosperity in the USA. Key learning points: - Many people benefitted from the 'boom years'. - The benefits were not evenly shared out. - There was regional variation in...

In this video, the teacher takes students on an adventure through the history of movies. They explore the introduction of sound and color, as well as the advancements in computer graphics. The teacher encourages students to use their...

In this video, the teacher discusses the early days of silent films and introduces notable figures such as Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton, and Mary Pickford. They also mention the contributions of Walt Disney in creating iconic cartoon...

In the early 1910s, movie studios began developing the "star system," which created and promoted national stars like Mary Pickford and Charlie Chaplin. These stars became central to the studios' marketing efforts, leading to...

The Warner brothers began their career in the Pittsburgh area by opening a small theater but soon realized the greater potential in making movies. This led them and others to shift from theater operations to film production, eventually...

Why did Japanese Buddhists want to Kill Charlie Chaplin | Japan in WW2, Japanese Nationalism

A short review video lecture outlining the development of the House Un-American Activities Committee. Developed by a teacher for kids, lifelong learners and the cray cray on the internet.

This video explores the concept of impossible figures, which are images that appear logically consistent but seem impossible to construct. It showcases various examples, including the famous impossible triangle, rotating heads, and...

You're Thinking About Tomatoes - Chapter 4

Kids' Poems and Stories With Michael

Rosen

A sequel to the very popular ‘You're Thinking Abo

ut Doughnuts’.

Frank is back among the ruins of the past again, this...

MOT 1917: LIBERTY BONDS: Speaker standing in podium w/ seats at Liberty Bond rally, crowd below. VS Crowd of people at rally. MS Douglas Fairbanks Sr., Charlie Chaplin, Mary Pickford & unidentified man in suit in front of crowd shouting,...

Just the Facts: The Emergence of America Uses fascinating historical footage to explore six decades thats shaped Modern America. The series examines the Gilded Age in the late 19th century, the Progressive Era of the early 20th century,...