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Post Golden Age. Art often imitates life …. At this time, our country … (late 1940s-1950s). Is post World War II Is curious about space exploration Has great national pride Has a growing youth population Has a need for ‘ light ’ comedy.
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Post Golden Age Art often imitates life…
At this time, our country…(late 1940s-1950s) • Is post World War II • Is curious about space exploration • Has great national pride • Has a growing youth population • Has a need for ‘light’ comedy
War Films & Propaganda • Began in 1940s • Support for our troops & hatred for our enemies • Great national pride • Often racist portrayals
The Government Intervenes • Approaches Hollywood for support • Animation changes • Walt Disney & Warner Brothers See videos
Spaced Out • Obsession with foreign invaders • Often Martians • Low quality • “B movies”
National Pride:The Western • American genre • Our history • Peaked in the fifties • Good vs. Evil
The Spaghetti Western • Sergio Leone, Italian director • Late 1950s –1960s • Made a star out of Clint Eastwood
Disenchanted Youth • Realistic acting & teen issues • The Rebel • Live fast, die young
Marlon Brando(1924 -2001) • “The Wild One” • Tough, blue collar guy • New acting style • The Method
His Career • Nominated for five Oscars • Won for Best Actor in “The Godfather” & “On the Waterfront” See video
Oscar Controversy Created by Brando Sacheen Littlefeather refuses his Oscar for him Audience stunned Video
James Dean ( 1931 – 1955) • “Rebel Without a Cause” • Misunderstood loner • Idol • Tragic car crash
Rebel with a Curse? See video
Marilyn Monroe(1926 –1962) • Sex symbol • Dumb blonde roles • Difficult childhood of abuse, mental illness, & abandonment Korea 1954
A Scandalous Death : murder or overdose? See videos
Comedies • A lighter look at the world • ‘Screwball’ comedy • Far fetched scenarios “Harvey”
Elvis Presley(1935 – 1977) • King of Rock & Roll • Appealed to youth • Singing Rebel video
His Career • Teen idol • Parents shocked • “Elvis the Pelvis” • Initially filmed only from waist up on TV • B actor & B movies
Like Marilyn… • Drug & alcohol addictions • Overdosed at 42 • Still popular in death • Why?