Question 1

What were the benefits of the studio system to the film industry itself as well as movie goers? What were the limitations of the studio system?

Accepted Answer

The studio system in the film industry had several benefits for both the industry and movie goers.

For the film industry, the studio system allowed for a more streamlined production process. Studios had a stable of contract actors, directors, and crew members, which made it easier to plan and execute film projects. This also meant that studios could consistently produce high-quality films, which helped to maintain the industry's reputation and attract audiences. Additionally, the studio system provided financial stability for the industry, as studios could rely on a steady stream of revenue from their film releases.

For movie goers, the studio system meant a consistent and reliable source of entertainment. Audiences could expect a certain level of quality from films produced by major studios, and they could also follow the careers of their favorite actors and directors who were under contract with specific studios. This also meant that movie goers had access to a wide variety of films, as studios would produce different genres and styles to cater to different audience preferences.

However, the studio system also had its limitations. One major limitation was the lack of creative freedom for filmmakers. Directors and writers often had to adhere to the studio's guidelines and demands, which could stifle artistic expression and originality. Additionally, the studio system also limited opportunities for new and independent filmmakers to break into the industry, as the major studios held a monopoly on film production and distribution.

Overall, while the studio system had its benefits in terms of efficiency and stability, it also had drawbacks in terms of creative freedom and diversity in the film industry.

Question 2

Classical narrative structure

Accepted Answer

A) begins with an implied dramatic question. 
B) involves subsequent scenes that intensify action in a rising pattern. 
C) suppresses any dramatic detail that does not intensify the central conflict. 
D) all the above 
A) begins with an implied dramatic question. 
B) involves subsequent scenes that intensify action in a rising pattern. 
C) suppresses any dramatic detail that does not intensify the central conflict. 
D) all the above D

Question 3

What two types/ titles in the studio system produced the majority of the very best films?

Accepted Answer

A) the producer 
B) the director 
C) both of the above 
D) neither of the above 
A) the producer 
B) the director 
C) both of the above 
D) neither of the above D

Question 4

What percent of the seating capacity of theatres did the Big Five studios control?

Accepted Answer

A) 25% 
B) 50% 
C) 75% 
D) 100% 
A) 25% 
B) 50% 
C) 75% 
D) 100%

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

When new actors and actresses, often ref

Question 6

Matching
-Thomas Ince ___

Accepted Answer

A) specialized in lavish spectacles 
B) major studio especially receptive to comedy 
C) top male star of the 1930s 
D) Twentieth Century-Fox production head 
E) inaugurated the era of screwball comedy
F)shaped writing the script,had say in casting,etc.
G)most popular film star in film history
H)concerns goal-oriented characters
I)over half of majors' movies were these
J)devised the studio system 
A) specialized in lavish spectacles 
B) major studio especially receptive to comedy 
C) top male star of the 1930s 
D) Twentieth Century-Fox production head 
E) inaugurated the era of screwball comedy
F)shaped writing the script,had say in casting,etc.
G)most popular film star in film history
H)concerns goal-oriented characters
I)over half of majors' movies were these
J)devised the studio system

Question 7

Which of the following traits was not true of B-movies?

Accepted Answer

A) style,boldness,and originality 
B) lurid and infantile titles 
C) inclusion of a great deal of stock footage 
D) testing ground of raw talent 
A) style,boldness,and originality 
B) lurid and infantile titles 
C) inclusion of a great deal of stock footage 
D) testing ground of raw talent

Question 8

Benjamin Hampton claims that Hollywood's greater film success than Europe's is explained by Hollywood's "…willingness to give the public what it was willing to pay for…." ___

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Gangster films are often vehicles for exploring rebellion myths.___

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What element in a script took precedence over all other elements?

Accepted Answer

A) action 
B) dialogue 
C) costume 
D) comedy 
A) action 
B) dialogue 
C) costume 
D) comedy

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

The Hollywood studio system, also known

Question 14

Matching
-Frank Capra ___

Accepted Answer

A) specialized in lavish spectacles 
B) major studio especially receptive to comedy 
C) top male star of the 1930s 
D) Twentieth Century-Fox production head 
E) inaugurated the era of screwball comedy
F)shaped writing the script,had say in casting,etc.
G)most popular film star in film history
H)concerns goal-oriented characters
I)over half of majors' movies were these
J)devised the studio system 
A) specialized in lavish spectacles 
B) major studio especially receptive to comedy 
C) top male star of the 1930s 
D) Twentieth Century-Fox production head 
E) inaugurated the era of screwball comedy
F)shaped writing the script,had say in casting,etc.
G)most popular film star in film history
H)concerns goal-oriented characters
I)over half of majors' movies were these
J)devised the studio system

Question 15

Matching
-Darryl F.Zanuck ___

Accepted Answer

A) specialized in lavish spectacles 
B) major studio especially receptive to comedy 
C) top male star of the 1930s 
D) Twentieth Century-Fox production head 
E) inaugurated the era of screwball comedy
F)shaped writing the script,had say in casting,etc.
G)most popular film star in film history
H)concerns goal-oriented characters
I)over half of majors' movies were these
J)devised the studio system 
A) specialized in lavish spectacles 
B) major studio especially receptive to comedy 
C) top male star of the 1930s 
D) Twentieth Century-Fox production head 
E) inaugurated the era of screwball comedy
F)shaped writing the script,had say in casting,etc.
G)most popular film star in film history
H)concerns goal-oriented characters
I)over half of majors' movies were these
J)devised the studio system

Question 16

All of the following made up the "Front Office" of a major studio except the

Accepted Answer

A) studio head. 
B) producers. 
C) production chief. 
D) directors. 
A) studio head. 
B) producers. 
C) production chief. 
D) directors.

Question 17

To what is classical cinema oriented and to whom?

Accepted Answer

Classical cinema, which typically refers

Question 18

Matching
-classical cinema ___

Accepted Answer

A) specialized in lavish spectacles 
B) major studio especially receptive to comedy 
C) top male star of the 1930s 
D) Twentieth Century-Fox production head 
E) inaugurated the era of screwball comedy
F)shaped writing the script,had say in casting,etc.
G)most popular film star in film history
H)concerns goal-oriented characters
I)over half of majors' movies were these
J)devised the studio system 
A) specialized in lavish spectacles 
B) major studio especially receptive to comedy 
C) top male star of the 1930s 
D) Twentieth Century-Fox production head 
E) inaugurated the era of screwball comedy
F)shaped writing the script,had say in casting,etc.
G)most popular film star in film history
H)concerns goal-oriented characters
I)over half of majors' movies were these
J)devised the studio system

Question 19

The studio whose ruling sensibility was "masculine,tough,and proletarian" was

Accepted Answer

A) Paramount. 
B) Universal. 
C) RKO. 
D) Warner Brothers. 
A) Paramount. 
B) Universal. 
C) RKO. 
D) Warner Brothers.

Question 20

Matching
-B-movies ___

Accepted Answer

A) specialized in lavish spectacles 
B) major studio especially receptive to comedy 
C) top male star of the 1930s 
D) Twentieth Century-Fox production head 
E) inaugurated the era of screwball comedy
F)shaped writing the script,had say in casting,etc.
G)most popular film star in film history
H)concerns goal-oriented characters
I)over half of majors' movies were these
J)devised the studio system 
A) specialized in lavish spectacles 
B) major studio especially receptive to comedy 
C) top male star of the 1930s 
D) Twentieth Century-Fox production head 
E) inaugurated the era of screwball comedy
F)shaped writing the script,had say in casting,etc.
G)most popular film star in film history
H)concerns goal-oriented characters
I)over half of majors' movies were these
J)devised the studio system

Exam 5: The Hollywood Studio System: 1925-1955

What were the benefits of the studio system to the film industry itself as well as movie goers? What were the limitations of the studio system?

Classical narrative structure

What two types/ titles in the studio system produced the majority of the very best films?

What percent of the seating capacity of theatres did the Big Five studios control?

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

Matching -Thomas Ince ___

Which of the following traits was not true of B-movies?

Benjamin Hampton claims that Hollywood's greater film success than Europe's is explained by Hollywood's "…willingness to give the public what it was willing to pay for…." ___

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.___

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

What element in a script took precedence over all other elements?

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

Matching -Frank Capra ___

Matching -Darryl F.Zanuck ___

All of the following made up the "Front Office" of a major studio except the

To what is classical cinema oriented and to whom?

Matching -classical cinema ___

The studio whose ruling sensibility was "masculine,tough,and proletarian" was

Matching -B-movies ___

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