The Studio Era (The Golden Age of Hollywood) took place from the 1920s-1950s
This started when the majority of films that were distributed and produced were taken over by five major studios in Hollywood - THE BIG FIVE;
- METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER
- PARAMOUNT PICTURE CORP
- FOX FILM CORP - 20th CENTURY FOX
- WARNER BROS
- RKO RADIO PICTURES
The Studio Era also consisted of three smaller studios - THE LITTLE THREE;
- UNIVERSAL PICTURES
- UNITED ARTISTS
- COLUMBIA
These 8 studios dominated the film industry - producing and distributing 95% of films shown at the time.
- Unethical in some of their practices - to keep market competition of the film industry
- Produce films on their own lots
- Keep stars under long-term contracts
- Owned entire supply chain of film making
- Sold multiple films to single theatres
1948 - Supreme Court ruling against Paramount - Attempt to separate production, distribution and exhibition.
BIG FIVE forced to sell theatres - THE PARAMOUNT DECREE
1950s - Television introduced to mass audiences
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