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Jonah's Film History assignment

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  • "Birth Of A Nation", is released.

    "Birth Of A Nation", is released.
    Directed by D.W. Griffith, Birth of a Nation was the first blockbuster film. Revolutionary for its time, the movie featured innovative editing techniques and a continuous storyline.

  • Oscar Micheaux releases The Homesteader

    Oscar Micheaux releases The Homesteader
    Micheaux was the first successful African American film producer, writer, and director. Through his films, he worked to invalidate the racial stereotypes common during that era.

  • The film Gold Rush is released

    The film Gold Rush is released
    Charlie Chaplin became the first international film star through his role in various slapstick comedies, notably Gold Rush, in which he plays the famous character, the Tramp.

  • Steamboat Willie is released

    Steamboat Willie is released
    Steamboat Willie, the cartoon that introduced Mickey Mouse to the public, was one of the first cartoons with synchronized sound.

  • The Golden Age of Hollywood begins

    Hollywood's Golden Age was the peak of film production in history, and gave rise to iconic stars, like Marilyn Monroe and Grace Kelly.

  • Shirley Temple rises to fame

    Shirley Temple rises to fame
    Shirley Temple became the first child star with the release of The Red Haired Alibi.

  • The Production Code Administration is established

    The Production Code Administration is established
    The PCA was established to monitor the content in films, and required that films receive a seal of approval before being released to the public.

  • Beggar's Wedding is released

    Beggar's Wedding is released
    Beggar's Wedding was the first 3-D talkie.

  • "The greatest year in film history" begins

    "The greatest year in film history" begins
    During 1939, 10 movies were nominated for the Academy Award. Some of the best movies ever made were released, such as The Wizard of Oz and Gone With the Wind.

  • The first Golden Globe Ceremony

    The first Golden Globe Ceremony
    The first Golden Globe award ceremony was held at the 20th Century Fox Studios.

  • de Havilland decision

    de Havilland decision
    The de Havilland law was passed after Olivia de Havilland sued Warner Bros. for extending her seven year contract. This landmark decision loosened the grip of movie studios on their actors.

  • The HUAC investigates Hollywood

    The HUAC investigates Hollywood
    In 1947, the House Un-American Activities Committee began to target Hollywood, investigating for signs of Communist influence.