Why did film makers and producers move to Hollywood? – The weather was consistent all year round, making outdoor shooting much easier to do.
Name some of the big stars, directors and pictures from the silent era. – Charlie Chaplin directed and starred in The Gold Rush (1925). Lillian Gish starred in The Birth of a Nation (1915), directed by D. W. Griffith.
In what ways was the early Hollywood studio system like a factory or studio line? – revenues from film distribution and exhibition allowed production plants to continue running.
When and what was the first talking picture? – The Jazz Singer (1927)
Why did the end of the silent era cause problems for some performers working in the film industry? – Many actors voices did not suit their onscreen presence or had heavy accents.
What was happening in America at this time? – The Great Depression, the stock market crash and World War 1.
