by Rob Ferrier
synopsis
Hosted by Jackie Cooper, each episode of Hollywood Chronicles takes a lighthearted look at an aspect of American cinema. From the famous to the obscure, from scandal to triumph, no significant moment is missed. This particular episode examines the newsreels. Before the era of television, the newsreels played before each feature gave most people their only glimpse of the events of their day. Featuring hard news, the reels also brought sports and entertainment news to large audiences.
characteristics
- Newsreels
- Trends
- Hollywood
- Filmmaking
- Film-industry
- Filmmaker
