Welcome to FILM 2900 Introduction to Film Studies

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Welcome to FILM 2900: Introduction to Film Studies Dr. Amanda Ann Klein

Welcome to FILM 2900: Introduction to Film Studies Dr. Amanda Ann Klein

In this class you will do well if you: • attend every class (or

In this class you will do well if you: • attend every class (or miss 2 or less classes) & take notes while you are here • keep up with the reading assignments • keep up with film screenings & take good screening notes • participate in class discussions • study for exams

Incorrect email: hey is 3 point lite on the exam Sent from my Iphone

Incorrect email: hey is 3 point lite on the exam Sent from my Iphone

Correct email: Dear Dr. Klein, Could you please tell me if the term “

Correct email: Dear Dr. Klein, Could you please tell me if the term “ 3 point lighting” will be on our first exam? If so, where might I find a definition of this term? Thank you for your time, Student X

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Swedish toy catalogue, Leklust

Swedish toy catalogue, Leklust

The Studio System!

The Studio System!

Classical Hollywood Cinema term for the style of film made in the U. S.

Classical Hollywood Cinema term for the style of film made in the U. S. from approximately 1917 -1960 The Studio System the industrial structure of Hollywood from approximately 1917 -1948

The 5 Majors Warner Brothers RKO 20 th Century Fox Paramount MGM *produce films

The 5 Majors Warner Brothers RKO 20 th Century Fox Paramount MGM *produce films *distribute films *exhibit films (theaters) The 3 Minors Columbia Universal United Artists *produce films *distribute films *do NOT own theaters

James Cagney at Warner Brothers

James Cagney at Warner Brothers

A pictures vs B pictures As • A pics had big budgets based on

A pictures vs B pictures As • A pics had big budgets based on well known story properties • shooting schedules ranging from 3 weeks (quick) to 3 months • had most popular and highly paid stars • Bs • had some recognizable stars, mostly character actors • shorter running times • production on B films was fast and cheap • budgets ranging from 50, 000 to 125, 000 and schedules of 15 to 25 days • average budget for Monogram film in 1930 s is 20, 000 and shooting schedule of 8 days • usually genre pictures or more topical themes

One consequence of the studio system monopoly: Block Booking: when studios would sell films

One consequence of the studio system monopoly: Block Booking: when studios would sell films to film exhibitors (aka, theater owners) in packages on an all-or-nothing basis Blind bidding: purchasing blocks of films without watching them first

The Paramount Decision • 1938: First filed • 1948: Supreme Court declares Paramount Studios

The Paramount Decision • 1938: First filed • 1948: Supreme Court declares Paramount Studios (and, by extension, all of the major studios) a monopoly • studios were told to: stop buying theaters eliminate blind booking limit block booking to 5 films (as opposed to 20) • they also had to establish a regulatory body • this antitrust action led to the end of the studio system

Rise of the independent film

Rise of the independent film

Irving Thalberg

Irving Thalberg

Thalberg with MGM stars Norma Shearer (his wife), Greta Garbo, John Gilbert

Thalberg with MGM stars Norma Shearer (his wife), Greta Garbo, John Gilbert

Poster for Grand Hotel

Poster for Grand Hotel

MGM stars: Judy Garland Joan Crawford

MGM stars: Judy Garland Joan Crawford

Marx Brothers at Paramount Studios

Marx Brothers at Paramount Studios

Mae West

Mae West

Shirley Temple at 20 th Century Fox

Shirley Temple at 20 th Century Fox

RKO’s Big Hits

RKO’s Big Hits

RKO’s stars in the 1930 s: Fred & Ginger

RKO’s stars in the 1930 s: Fred & Ginger

Edward G Robinson

Edward G Robinson

Bette Davis & Humphrey Bogart

Bette Davis & Humphrey Bogart

Universal Films

Universal Films

Columbia Pictures

Columbia Pictures

United Artists founders: Fairbanks, Pickford, Griffith and Chaplin

United Artists founders: Fairbanks, Pickford, Griffith and Chaplin

Monogram Pictures

Monogram Pictures

East Side Kids and Bowery Boys at Monogram Pictures

East Side Kids and Bowery Boys at Monogram Pictures

Captain Marvel at Republic Pictures

Captain Marvel at Republic Pictures

Roy Rogers and John Wayne at Republic Pictures

Roy Rogers and John Wayne at Republic Pictures