The Rise and Fall of Old Hollywood: A Complete History of the Studio System | Calm History For Sleep

Описание: Discover the complete history of Hollywood and the Golden Age of Film in this comprehensive documentary. From Edison's Kinetoscope in 1891 to the decline of the studio system in the 1960s, explore how a handful of immigrant dreamers transformed a dusty Los Angeles suburb into the entertainment capital of the world.

🎬 What You'll Discover:
How Thomas Edison's monopoly drove filmmakers to California
The birth of the star system and celebrity culture
The revolution of sound and the fall of silent film stars
Hollywood's role during World War II
The dark era of the blacklist and HUAC investigations
How television nearly destroyed the film industry
The lasting impact of Golden Age cinema on modern filmmaking

This documentary covers the complete story of Hollywood's most influential era, including:
The studio system: MGM, Warner Brothers, Paramount, and more
Iconic films: Casablanca, Gone with the Wind, The Wizard of Oz, Citizen Kane
The Production Code and censorship in American cinema
The Supreme Court's 1948 Paramount decision that changed everything
Film noir, musicals, westerns, and the genres Hollywood perfected

Perfect for history enthusiasts, film students, and anyone who loves classic movies. This long-form documentary is ideal for background listening during work, studying, relaxing evenings, or before sleep.

📚 SOURCES & REFERENCES:
1. "The Genius of the System" by Thomas Schatz
2. "An Empire of Their Own: How the Jews Invented Hollywood" by Neal Gabler
3. United States v. Paramount Pictures, Inc., 334 U.S. 131 (1948)
4. Motion Picture Production Code Archives (1930-1968)
5. Library of Congress National Film Registry
6. Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Archives
7. "City of Nets: A Portrait of Hollywood in the 1940s" by Otto Friedrich
8. HUAC Hearing Transcripts, U.S. National Archives (1947-1954)
9. American Film Institute Catalog
10. Film Noir Foundation Historical Documentation

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