From 1930-1950, Hollywood produced a slew of groundbreaking and foundational films. This survey course will explore twenty years of early Hollywood history and the impact technology, culture, and war had on films. We’ll start with the earliest talking films and discuss how censorship and the production code governed what could be shown on screen. We’ll discuss the impact of the Great Depression and World War II on filmmaking, and the changing attitudes of audiences throughout these events. Students will view the films on their own prior to class, then discuss the film in class. Study Leader will apprise students of streaming apps for each film prior to the first class.
((Melanie Novak - Wednesday - CMU))
