My Amazing Reseearch Paper!

I have decided to write my research paper on early filmmaking in America. The time period I wil be focusing on is between 1920 and 1940. I chose this because it was a high point for the film industry. Throught my paper I will be attempting to answer many questions including...

• When was the first commerical film made?


• What were popular silent movies?


• What were popular talking movies?


• Who were common stars in silent movies and what were their lives like?


• What affect did films have on Americans?


• When did films move from silent to talking and what was the transition like?


• How did this change affect Hollywood in general?


• What were popoular storyline of movies during this time?


• Who were major stars of the time?


• What were the major studios?


• How did these movie stars influence Americans?


• What were average inclomes of people in the movie industry?


• Can any influence of early filmmaking still be seen in hollywood today?

By answeringh the question I hope to find a clear understanding and appreciation of the work and lives of these early workers in the movie making business.