The American film industry of the Thirties and Forties, governed by the “studio system,” was a world leader in film production and influence.
Today we begin the first in a series of episodes discussing the US film studios and their notable productions of the period.
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Playlist:
Fanfare
Opening War Theme
“The Yellow Rose of Texas.”
Traditional. Public domain.
Closing War Theme
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“If anyone besides me knows what the B-side of a record is.” I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but vinyl records have come back into popularity in the past 5 years or so.
Vinyl LPs have, but if 45 RPM records have made a comeback, it’s news to me.
I’m a real sucker for film history. No Business Like Show Business, right? So many figures from this era are still referenced in popular culture through shows like the Simpsons, though maybe those are a little dated these days.
No period really compares, until the 70s with rise of New Hollywood, more naturalistic acting, and a much greater split from the roots with theater.