History of Hollywood

Questions:

1] Give one reason why the film industry settled in California?

They didn't have the terrible winter weather of the East. There was no rain and it was much warmer so you could work outside all year.

2] What was the name of the first synchronised sound and dialogue movie and in what year was it released?

The Jazz Singer is the first feature-length motion picture with synchronised dialogue sequences was released in October 1927.
3. What years are given for the GOLDEN AGE OF HOLLYWOOD? 

1927-1948 are the Golden ages of Hollywood

4] What were the names of the five big studios?

I] Metro-Goldwyn Mayer

Ii] Warner Brother studios 

Iii] Paramount 

Iv] Disney 

V] Pixar 

5] Give a reason why the films of the New Hollywood were seen to be controversial

They find the ' New Hollywood' controversial because of all the violence, blood and gore that was included when compared with the 50s, 60s and 70s