Question 1

Matching
-John Wayne ___

Accepted Answer

John Wayne is widely regarded as the most popular film star in history.

Answer: C
 John Wayne was the top male star during the 1930s.

Answer: F
 John Wayne often shaped the production of his films, including influencing the script and casting decisions.

Question 2

Matching
-Frank Capra ___

Accepted Answer

Frank Capra is credited with inaugurating the era of screwball comedy with films like "It Happened One Night."

Question 3

What happened to new actors/actresses ("neophytes")who entered the star system?

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

Matching
-producer ___

Accepted Answer

Matching producers were involved in shaping the script, had a say in casting, and other aspects of film production, ensuring that the final product matched their vision.

Question 5

Above all,what kind of stories did American audiences want to see after World War I?

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

Matching
-Thomas Ince ___

Accepted Answer

Thomas Ince is credited with devising the studio system, which involved a more organized and efficient method of film production.

Question 7

Narrative structure in classical movies is linear and often takes the form of a journey,chase,or search.___

Accepted Answer

Classical movies generally follow a linear narrative structure that often involves a journey, chase, or search. This can be seen in many classic films such as The Wizard of Oz, Casablanca, and Gone with the Wind.

Question 8

Matching
-classical cinema ___

Accepted Answer

Classical cinema often focuses on narratives driven by goal-oriented characters, where the plot revolves around their desires and objectives.

Question 9

Good looks and sex appeal have seldom been conspicuous features of most film stars. ___

Accepted Answer

Good looks and sex appeal have been conspicuous features of most film stars.

Question 10

Matching
-MGM ___

Accepted Answer

MGM was known for its lavish spectacles, producing grand and opulent films during the Golden Age of Hollywood.

Question 11

To what is classical cinema oriented and to whom?

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

Matching
-Darryl F.Zanuck ___

Accepted Answer

Darryl F. Zanuck was the production head of Twentieth Century-Fox.

Question 13

Gangster films are often vehicles for exploring rebellion myths.___

Accepted Answer

Gangster films often involve characters who rebel against authority and societal norms, and can therefore be seen as exploring rebellion myths.

Question 14

In the assembly-line method of making movies,action and plot did not take precedence over character consistency and probability.___

Accepted Answer

In the assembly-line method of making movies, action and plot often took precedence over character consistency and probability as studios were more concerned with producing commercially successful films quickly and efficiently.

Question 15

Less realistic than slapstick comedy,screwball comedy's characters are never serious as they interact with one another.___

Accepted Answer

Screwball comedy often features characters who, despite the comedic and sometimes absurd situations, can have moments of seriousness or depth in their interactions, distinguishing it from the more consistently exaggerated tone of slapstick comedy.

Question 16

Matching
-B-movies ___

Accepted Answer

B-movies were a significant portion of major studios' output, often constituting over half of their films. These were typically lower-budget, less prestigious films compared to the so-called A-movies.

Question 17

Matching
-Clark Gable ___

Accepted Answer

Clark Gable was the top male star of the 1930s.

Answer: G
 Clark Gable is considered to be the most popular film star in film history.

Answer: F
 Clark Gable shaped writing the script, had a say in casting, etc. indicating that he had a significant involvement in the production process.

Answer: H
 Clark Gable's films were known to concern goal-oriented characters.

Note: The other options do not match Clark Gable.

Question 18

Matching
-Paramount ___

Accepted Answer

Paramount was known for being especially receptive to comedy, producing many successful comedy films during its early years.

Question 19

During the big studio era,literary properties were thought to be inferior to original screenplays.___

Accepted Answer

During the big studio era, literary properties such as novels, plays, and short stories were often adapted into films because they were seen as pre-tested material with built-in audiences. These adaptations were highly valued, and many classic films from that era were based on literary works. Therefore, literary properties were not considered inferior to original screenplays.

Question 20

What was the model for the Hollywood studio system and who was the inventor of that model?

Accepted Answer

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Quiz 5: The Hollywood Studio System: 1925-1955

Matching -John Wayne ___

Matching -Frank Capra ___

What happened to new actors/actresses ("neophytes")who entered the star system?

Matching -producer ___

Above all,what kind of stories did American audiences want to see after World War I?

Matching -Thomas Ince ___

Narrative structure in classical movies is linear and often takes the form of a journey,chase,or search.___

Matching -classical cinema ___

Good looks and sex appeal have seldom been conspicuous features of most film stars. ___

Matching -MGM ___

To what is classical cinema oriented and to whom?

Matching -Darryl F.Zanuck ___

Gangster films are often vehicles for exploring rebellion myths.___

In the assembly-line method of making movies,action and plot did not take precedence over character consistency and probability.___

Less realistic than slapstick comedy,screwball comedy's characters are never serious as they interact with one another.___

Matching -B-movies ___

Matching -Clark Gable ___

Matching -Paramount ___

During the big studio era,literary properties were thought to be inferior to original screenplays.___

What was the model for the Hollywood studio system and who was the inventor of that model?