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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Besides Mae West, who else was dubbed unwholesome?

2. Who openly despised Chaplin and took every possible shot at him?

3. At one time, how much money did Adolph Zukor have?

4. When was William fox cast out of his own company?

5. Where was Ina Claire an actress?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why was Charlie Chaplin such a part of scandalous headlines?

2. Why was the introduction of talkies significant?

3. Describe Francis Farmer.

4. Describe the protests for the invasion of privacy.

5. What role does suicide seem to play in the film industry and Hollywood?

6. Describe John Gilbert's fall.

7. Describe Charlie Chaplin's relationship with Joan Barry.

8. How did Joan Barry prepare for her movie roles?

9. Why and how were many politicians against the movie industry?

10. What scandal involved Thelma Todd?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare Hollywood's Golden Age to modern Hollywood. Consider the caliber of celebrities, how celebrities are portrayed, and how drug culture influences the film industry.

Essay Topic 2

What role did the religious right play in Old Hollywood? Do you think this was appropriate? Why or why not? Do we need a group to police and censor films? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

What involvement did the courts have in Hollywood up to the 1950s? Why is this significant? How has this changed over time?

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