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Crash Course
Breaking the Silence: Crash Course Film History
Nothing changed movies like the arrival of synchronous sound. NOTHING! Acting, directing, cinematography, and presentation all had to be rethought. Some studios were more quick to take on the challenge while others waited until the last...
Curated Video
Looney Toons Collector Has The Most Bugs Bunny's We've Ever Seen
Do you have something in your life you are so passionate about that you would be willing to dedicate time, money and space to?
If your answer is a resounding "Yes!", meet Laurence Sheinman, whose...
If your answer is a resounding "Yes!", meet Laurence Sheinman, whose...
Curated Video
Studio-Owned Theaters of the Early 20th Century
The grand movie theaters of the early 20th century were made possible by the ownership and backing of major movie studios, such as MGM, Paramount, and Fox, which produced the films shown in these theaters. This vertical integration...
Curated Video
From Vaudeville Stages to the Silver Screens of Hollywood
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...
All Ears English
2057 - Did You Do the Full Barbenheimer? The Newest Portmanteaus That You Must Know
Do you prefer to chillax with friends or frenemies? There are new portmanteaus coming out all of the time- today get the four most up-to-date brand new ones that you should start using now.
Weird History
Rise and Fall of Jane Mansfield
Almost everyone has heard of Marilyn Monroe, but fewer people are familiar with the ambitious actress who once beat her in popularity polls. Jayne Mansfield left a lasting mark on the celebrity sphere, and used techniques to gain...
Weird History
Facts About Bruce Lee
Born Lee Jun-Fan in San Francisco, CA, Bruce Lee would eventually become internationally famous as a film star and martial artist. Even if you put Lee's fighting and acting conquests aside, enough fun facts about Bruce Lee exist that...
PBS
Pbs: From the Silent Era to Franchise Films: The Shattered Silence
A video that discusses the history of adding sounds to movies, the first movies with sound, and the Warner family. [7:18]
Crash Course
Crash Course Film History #10: Breaking the Silence
This video focuses on the breaking of silence in movies with the invention of sound on film and disc allowing for the synchronization of picture and sound. [9:36]
Crash Course
Crash Course Film History #11: The Golden Age of Hollywood
This video focuses on The Golden Age of Hollywood, the late 1920s to the late 1950s. It explains the large movie studios and what types of shows they played. It also discusses technicolor and CinemaScope. [9:55]