1947 films Essays

“Family- like branches on a tree, we all grow in different directions yet our roots remain as one.” This famous quote describes a theme in Chaim Potok’s book, The Chosen. Although the friendship between Reuven and Danny showed apparently, the family relationships also had a very strong say in the book. Loyalty displayed by both boys towards their fathers is evinced throughout the book. Although each family had their ups and downs, in the end, family became the most important thing. Danny even defended

In the short story “A Worn Path” by Eudora Welty, Phoenix Jackson is an elderly African-American woman who plans to go on a very difficult journey. This journey is not only arduous for Phoenix physically, but mentally also. Through the journey she succumbs to challenges such as crawling on the forrest floor despite her old age, and often loses focus from the purpose of her journey. The setting of the story creates a strenuous path for Phoenix to travel, and also enhances the mental strain Phoenix

Susan Glaspell’s short story A Jury of Her Peers was written in 1917 based loosely on the murder of John Hossack in 1900, which she covered as a journalist while working in Des Moines Daily News. In her short story,she uses stylistic elements such as, using an omniscient tone to talk in third-person,giving a third-person point of view and a knowing all perspective of the story. Glaspell also uses the manipulation of setting to describe the roles of women and their oppression. She clearly uses her

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The National Security Act of 1947 Enacted in 1947, The National Security Act is a renowned legislation that implemented a number of major changes in the government intelligence and military agencies during the Second World War. This act was aimed at promoting the national security of the U.S by reorganization the structure of the country’s defense system. For instance, the act provided creation and for the coordination of activities in various departments agencies including the National Military

The Golden age of Hollywood encompassed a brief period of time from the late 30's to the end of World War II. During this time the larger studios produced in excess of 45 films a year and grossed $120 million (Lewis, 147). After the war, the studios struggled as their audience made a shift away from the cities to the suburbs. This, combined with the impact of the Paramount decision and the black list, took its toll on Hollywood. By 1950 those Golden Age studios showed a greatly reduced profit of

some of the most talented in the business found themselves without a career. The Hollywood blacklist targeted various individuals in the film industry including producers, actors, screenwriters, directors, musicians, and other professionals. Because of their suspected political beliefs or associations, these individuals were not allowed to be employed in the film industry. “Those who were considered sympathetic towards the American Communist Party, or were in any way involved in any humanitarian efforts

communism. In 1947, they were summoned to testify before the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) regarding their political affiliations and ideas. They were accused of contempt of Congress and given prison sentences for refusing to respond. The Hollywood Ten came to represent the nation's anti-communist hysteria during the Cold War. The HUAC hearings and the Hollywood Ten's blacklisting had a long-lasting chilling impact on free speech and creative expression in the film business. Despite

Anime is Japanese animation. It is a unique phenomenon in the history of world film. Anime is now one of the largest entertainment industry in Japan. In the 20th century, Japanese animation or anime superbly grow, it 's also popular with the development of the comic Japanese, Manga. In 1914, the Japanese cartoonist began to be interested in experimenting with the medium of animation and film. Short animated film was Momotaro 's first success in 1918. At the time of the second world war, the anime

uma transa amazônica (Iracema, 1974), Aloysio Raulino’s (1947–2013) Tarumã (1975), or Glauber Rocha’s (1939–1981) own Di-Glauber (or Di Cavalcanti, 1977)—I would argue that it is only in the 1980s, with Eduardo Coutinho’s Cabra, that reflexivity becomes the dominant mode of documentary filmmaking. The historical experience of struggle and traumatic loss provides Coutinho a matrix for seeking formal

People such as writers, musicians, actors, and directors have a great impact on people. Whatever they say or write easily capture attention from the audience. Therefore showing their political opinions is controversial. Even in the past, people were readily influenced by workers in the entertainment industry. Since the past, politic and entertainment industry have a close relationship. During the1940s, America went through World War II and they entered into the era of Cold war. Americans were under

1840-50s. Each and every female costume was accurately outfitted with petticoats; each painted with watercolor dye patterns and designs in the style and vogue of the mid 1840-50s.” (imdb.com) Plunkett’s attention to detail was sometimes missed on film. The detail in color and texture was not visible in Technicolor. Plunkett created the famous, iconic curtain dress worn by Vivien Leigh. It is believed that Plunkett deliberately treated the green fabric to sunlight to create a faded and distressed

Paper Assignment Sociology 100 Del Blake Dr. Whitaker 1. The film that I chose to analyze was Shawshank Redemption. The movie Shawshank Redemption was released September 23, 1994 and told the story of Andy Dufresene. A hot shot banker who finds himself convicted of a crime he said he didn’t commit, the murder of his wife and her lover. In 1947 he was sent to Shawshank Prison where the story revolved around Andy’s transformation to prison life and his journey as an inmate in the prison. The

With Wagner who helped with the script Steinbeck traveled to Mexico for the filming ; on this trip he would be inspired by the story of Emiliano Zapata, and subsequently wrote a film script (Viva Zapata!) directed by Elia Kazan and starring Marlon Brando and Anthony Quinn. In 1947, Steinbeck made the first of many trips to the Soviet Union, this one with photographer Robert Capa. They visited Moscow, Kiev, Tbilisi, Batumi and Stalingrad, some of the first Americans to visit many parts of the USSR

In October 1947, there were ten members of the Hollywood film industry that did not appear before the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC), which was an investigative committee of the House of Representatives The Hollywood Ten were Alvah Bessie, Herbert J. Biberman, Lester Cole, Edward Dmytryk, Ring Lardner Jr., John Howard Lawson, Albert Maltz, Samuel Ornitz, Adrian Scott, and Dalton Trumbo.. The HUAC was investigating communist ideas and influence in America. The Hollywood ten did not

The movies "The Judgment at Nuremberg" (1961) and "To Kill a Mockingbird" (1962) are among other popular courtroom dramas film genre. While it is believed that filmmakers rarely illustrate reality on their storyline, these movies precisely represent legal reality. Both movies focus on legal stories where their complexity is related to questions of justice, responsibility, and morality while they still retain a dramatic edge. The movie "The Judgment at Nuremberg" (1961) portrays the post-war

people share is belief or disbelief at this time of year in Santa Claus. Belief and disbelief in Santa Claus, this is the main aspect of the movie, Miracle on 34th Street that we will discuss over the next few pages. Out of the four films we watched in this class, this film would be my personal favorite. Miracle on 34th Street is a story about believing. Mainly is points out the narrative of believing in Santa Claus. When we first started this class we were asked to give an example of our favorite Christmas

Film Noir: The dark side Background Film noirs came to prominence during and after the World War II and lasted through the ‘Golden Era’ till 1960. Film noir can be defined as a film movement and not just a genre of film because it emerged at the time of political disturbance (1941-1958) – Second World War and Cold War. Feelings of fear, mistrust, and ambiguity, loss of innocence, pessimism and paranoia are evident in noir films, reflecting the disruption and disillusionment prevalent in the American

production of the camera technology and film production. Not all competitors could be defeated quickly, causing issues for the brand. As Polaroid continued to be innovative with its new and intelligent products and camera production in its time, eventually new inventions and market shifts would leave Polaroid close to the brink of death. As employees were laid off and times got tough, the company after filing for bankruptcy, finally ceased production of their camera film. An item that was

humble, while still being talented and skilled, as well as being naturally conventionally attractive. In all these aspects, Lina is the antithesis of Cathy. Where Cathy is humble, Lina is prideful and boastful - in addition to a major aspect of the film being a distinction between the musical talent of the two characters. Another key differentiation is in the clothing and aesthetics