Sound and the Depression significantly changed the way theaters presented movies. By 1930 most theaters showed only filmed entertainment. Due to the Depression managers had to bring in extra income so they decided to sell candy, popcorn, etc. Attendance expanded during World War II but the double feature and concession stands remained. I think they should have put concession stands in the th

During the 1930’s and 1940’s advances in filmmaking continued. Methods of sound recording improved steadily. By 1932 actors no longer had to move gingerly or to slowly enunciate their dialogue. Many early sound films contained camera movements, but to execute them, filmmakers often had to shoot silent and add sound later or create elaborate means to move the camera booth. The solution was a camera support that was both strong and mobile. In 1932 the Bell & Howell Rotambulator was introduced. This could raise the camera vertically and the operator could pan, tilt, or track easily. Color filmmaking was the most striking innovation of this era. Technicolor’s ability to produce bright, saturated colors suggested that, for some film, the extra cost was justified. I don’t understand why they didn’t deal with the extra cost to begin wi

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