Entertainment in the 1930's
Films and radios were very popular in the 1930's even though the Great Depression was aslo in the 1930's. The Great Depression was a hard time for a lot of people and, and thanks to President Roosevelt and his New Deal programs; people started to gain confidence in the American Economy. Some of the movies were based on the accomplishments of the New Deal projects.This was the golden age for movies and radios.
During the 1930's 65 percent of people were attending movie theaters one day a week. 15,000 movies theaters were built which is more then the nuber number of banks and hospitals. By 1940 90 percent of people had radios in their homes. Radios were more popular then movies in this time.
Films and radios were very popular in the 1930's even though the Great Depression was aslo in the 1930's. The Great Depression was a hard time for a lot of people and, and thanks to President Roosevelt and his New Deal programs; people started to gain confidence in the American Economy. Some of the movies were based on the accomplishments of the New Deal projects.This was the golden age for movies and radios.
During the 1930's 65 percent of people were attending movie theaters one day a week. 15,000 movies theaters were built which is more then the nuber number of banks and hospitals. By 1940 90 percent of people had radios in their homes. Radios were more popular then movies in this time.
All these numbers represent just how much entertaimnet had changed from back then, and how much movies and radios ment to the people.
One of the most famous film of all was Gone With the Wind 1939. The film starred Scarlett Ohara a spoiled daughter of a plantation owner. Her goal is to become rich again after she experiences poverty after Sherman's March to the Sea. One movie that everyone has seen when they were little was Snow White and The Seven Drawfs 1937. Im pretty sure all of you have seen or at least heard the story of Snow White. Some movies such as Mr. Deeds Goes to Washignton 1939, or Mr. Deeds Goes to Town 1936, by Frank Capra. Fims like these showed the good acomplishments of the New Deal Projects that President Roosevelt started. I think films like these helped people see the importance of the New Deal programs, and that President Roosevelt was trying really hard to get the country out of the Great Depression.
Radios were a lot more popular then movies. 90 percent of people in America had a radio in their homes. Because of their popularity President Roosevelt used them to inform people on issues of the goverment through the radio; which were called fireside chats. As well as news the radio also provided entertainment. Dramas were usually played during the evening. Children programs such as The Lone Ranger, were played in the afternoon when kids were out of school.
Art during the 1930's conveyed uplifting messasges about strength of character during the 1930's. Many artist and writers took advantage of the spirit of political change caused by the New Deal programs, to inspire them in their art, and writings.
Many artist receive support from the WPA, because they believed art was work, and they had to look out for their families as well. The government believed tha art played an important role in American life. They were paid to produce public art, teach art in schools, create posters, and paint murials in public places.The government paid artist to paint things in public places to promote positve images of American Society. One of the most famous works of art during the Great Depression was American Gothic; by Grant Wood. I think it was really smart for the WPA to helped out artist, because art is a way of life and it is really important in the lifes of some people.
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One of the most famous film of all was Gone With the Wind 1939. The film starred Scarlett Ohara a spoiled daughter of a plantation owner. Her goal is to become rich again after she experiences poverty after Sherman's March to the Sea. One movie that everyone has seen when they were little was Snow White and The Seven Drawfs 1937. Im pretty sure all of you have seen or at least heard the story of Snow White. Some movies such as Mr. Deeds Goes to Washignton 1939, or Mr. Deeds Goes to Town 1936, by Frank Capra. Fims like these showed the good acomplishments of the New Deal Projects that President Roosevelt started. I think films like these helped people see the importance of the New Deal programs, and that President Roosevelt was trying really hard to get the country out of the Great Depression.
Radios were a lot more popular then movies. 90 percent of people in America had a radio in their homes. Because of their popularity President Roosevelt used them to inform people on issues of the goverment through the radio; which were called fireside chats. As well as news the radio also provided entertainment. Dramas were usually played during the evening. Children programs such as The Lone Ranger, were played in the afternoon when kids were out of school.
Art during the 1930's conveyed uplifting messasges about strength of character during the 1930's. Many artist and writers took advantage of the spirit of political change caused by the New Deal programs, to inspire them in their art, and writings.
Many artist receive support from the WPA, because they believed art was work, and they had to look out for their families as well. The government believed tha art played an important role in American life. They were paid to produce public art, teach art in schools, create posters, and paint murials in public places.The government paid artist to paint things in public places to promote positve images of American Society. One of the most famous works of art during the Great Depression was American Gothic; by Grant Wood. I think it was really smart for the WPA to helped out artist, because art is a way of life and it is really important in the lifes of some people.
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Again, well done!!