ENTERTAINMENT DURING THE GREAT DEPRESSION ERA 8 th Grade Gettys Middle School Mrs. Katie Warren

1. ENTERTAINMENT DURING THE GREAT DEPRESSION ERA 8th Grade Gettys MiddleSchool Mrs. Katie Warren Collage from Voices of the 30’s

2. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1929 • The Stock Market Crash of • October 1929 affected millions • of Americans. • Banks closed • Business shut down • Unemployment surged

3. As the economy suffered, soup lines and bread lines grew throughout the nation. Young boy receiving pail of soup in kitchen of city mission. Dubuque, Iowa. Vachon, John, 1914-1975, photographer.

4. President Hoover became an object of hatred. Things that related to the depression were given “Hoover” nicknames. Dwellers in Circleville's "Hooverville," central Ohio Shahn, Ben, photographer.

5. By 1932, things had gonefrom bad to worse. Migrant agricultural worker's family.. Lange, Dorothea, photographer.

6. Yet, people kept positive outlooks on life. Many avenues of entertainment gave relief, if only for a short period of time, to their despair. Saturday night, Photographer Rothstein, Arthur Circus poster, Circleville, Ohio. Shahn, Ben, photographer.

7. One of the popular songs during this time was “Brother, Can You Spare Me A Dime.” This song was written in 1932 and captured the spirit of the time.

8. Radio, “the big box” in the living room, filled homes with adventure, laughter, and music. Amos and Andy was afavorite comic series. Kate Smith belted out songs. http://www.sos.state.mi.us/history/museum/explore /museums/hismus/1900-75/depressn/bungradi.html

9. Entertainment during the 30’s, for children centered around wide range of media.

10. Little Orphan Annie, Flash Gordon,Tarzan and Dick Tracy were among the most popular comic characters. http://www.toonopedia.com/annie.htm http://www.toonopedia.com/fgordon.htm

11. Shirley TempleA pint-size star radiated optimism through her songs and dances. http://www.reelclassics.com/Actresses/Shirley/shirley.htm http://www.reelclassics.com/Actresses/Shirley/shirley.htm

12. Inauguration of President Franklin Roosevelt. A new president, Franklin D. Roosevelt was elected in 1932 and set out to try new things to help the economy. Roosevelt delivering his inaugural address March 4, 1933. Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, D.C

13. The new President declared waragainst the Depression. “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself…” Franklin D. Roosevelt

14. FDR said, “ Take a new method and try it. If it fails, try another. But above all, trysomething.” This was his NEW DEAL. Hands and cards. Representing New Deal. Horydczak, Theodor, photographer

15. New agencies and projects were created giving people new jobs and new hope for the future.

16. The Works Progress Administration (WPA) opened up new work opportunities for Americans, including those associated with the culture world. Playbill from the Bridgeport production of Macbeth

17. Popular culture continued to grow. Many people would go to the movies, especially those that diverted people from the hard times. Children looking at posters in front of movie, Saturday, Steele, Missouri. Lee, Russell, photographer

18. People enjoyed the opera. Porgy and Bess by George Gershwin opened in New York with great reviews. "Portrait of George Gershwin". Van Vechten, Carl, photographer. Gershwin, George. "Porgy and Bess title page." Music Division, American Treasures of the Library of Congress.

19. Baseball was another favoriteform of entertainment. Wide shot of baseball game in progress, Photographer Rothstein, Arthur

20. Big Bands Break LooseDuring These Years • Benny Goodman • Tommy Dorsey • Jimmy Dorsey • Count Basie • Duke Ellington • Glenn Miller Portrait of Count Basie, Aquarium, NY, NY Gottlieb, William P. 1917-photographer. Portrait of Benny Goodman, Sid Catlett, and Vido Musso, 400 Restaurant, NY, NY Gottlieb, William photographer. Portrait of Duke Ellington, Aquarium, NY, NY Gottlieb, William P. 1917-photographer.

21. [Portrait of Ella Fitzgerald Gottlieb, William P. 1917-photographer Portrait of Billie Holiday. Gottlieb, William P. 1917- photographer [Portrait of Mildred Bailey, Carnegie Hall Gottlieb, William P. 1917- photographer. CANARIES OF THE LATE 1930’S • Almost all big bands during this period would feature a vocalists. Most of these vocalists were female.

22. Jive Talk Alligator – a devotee of swing Canary – a girl vocalist Cats – musicians in a swing orchestra Cuttin’ the Rug – dancing to swing music Disc or platter – a recording Eighty-eight or mothbox – piano In the Groove – carried away by good swing

23. Jam Session – informal gathering at which swing play for their own pleasure Jitterbug – a dancer responding to swing music Kicking out – being very free, improvising Licorice Stick – a clarinet Plumbing – a trumpet Swing – unrestrained, but melodic big band jazz with a strong element of improvisation

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