The Hollywood Golden Age
The Hollywood Golden Age started in the late 1920’s and continued through the late 1950’s. This was the era in which most studios such as MGM, Paramount, 20th Century Fox and more gave birth to dozens of stars, who then became Hollywood legends, also, new genres were formed. At the very beginning of the Hollywood golden age, United States was financially in trouble because of the consequences of the great depression; however Hollywood still managed to produce outstanding movies. These films had very positives effects on the audience, by providing an escape for audiences who were struggling with the tough times caused by the depression. The eight major studios, each known for its distinctive style and stars, collectively produced 95% of all American films. More than 7,500 features were released by the studios between 1930 and 1945 to eager audiences. More than 80 million people took in a least one film per week at the height of the cinema’s popularity. Some of Hollywood’s most memorable classics were created during this Golden Age and included films such as “Gone with the Wind” (1939), “The Wizard of Oz” (1939), this period also saw the introduction of the Production Code, B-Films, and the first animated feature of Snow White (1937).Hollywood’s Golden Age began to decline in the late 1940’s due to the introduction of television.
