Movies in the 1930 ’s Gangster films and musicals came from Broadway in the 1930 ’s. These two new genres symbolized the impression that Hollywood had on national culture during the great depression. Some musicals like gold diggers were not just made to be enjoyed but intended to go against the economic depression. It did just that by showing the spirit of optimism and cooperation. Gangster film such as "Public Enemies"(1931) and "Scar face"(1932) dramatized violence. Violence in those films were
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Evolution of the American Clothing through the Decades 1930s • In the 1930s‚ bigger was better‚ with doublebreasted suits‚ full-cut trousers‚ and tuxedos with tails setting the standard for how a gentleman should dress. Also: the dawn of shirtless sunbathing. 1930s • 1930s boasted a return to femininity and Hollywood glamour was idolized. Evening gowns showed bias-cuts and diamante accents and were made of chiffon or velvet. For a more casual look in the thirties dresses were slim-cut and
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The economic depression that beset the United States and other countries in the 1930s was unique in its magnitude and its consequences. At the depth of the depression‚ in 1933‚ one American worker in every four was out of a job. In other countries unemployment ranged between 15 percent and 25 percent of the labor force. The great industrial slump continued throughout the 1930s‚ shaking the foundations of Western capitalism and the society based upon it. Economic Aspects President Calvin COOLIDGE
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There are many words to describe the 1930s‚ but equality was not one of them. From injustice lynching and kills of blacks to the stock market crash of 1929 that lead the United States into the Great Depression. The 30s plausible could be the worst years in US history. In “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee‚ she uncovers all the hardships there were living during that time period. The story takes place in Maycomb a small town in Alabama and is narrated by the main character‚ a little girl named
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Women’s Rights of the 1930’s Women who were widowed or divorced‚ or whose husbands had l left them‚ struggled to keep their families alive; single women had to fend for themselves. These women were truly on the margins‚ practically invisible. “We did not go hungry‚ but we lived lean.” That sums up the experience of many families during the 1930’s. The typical woman in the 1930s had a husband who was still employed‚ although he had probably taken a pay cut to keep his job; if the man lost his
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reflecting the “Great Depression in the 1930s”. The second way this novel reflected historical realities was by talking about the race in the south. The author of this novel Harper Lee gives an image to the reader about the racial injustice that she was able to see as a child. I almost forgot to mention that the author also shares what is considered her feeling on the civil rights throughout her novel. So how does the novel reflect on the “Great Depression in the 1930s”? Well in the novel you can tell
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The achievements of the 1930s are often overshadowed by the loss and despair felt during the Great Depression and beginning of World War 2. It was a decade mired in loss‚ hopelessness‚ and destitution‚ but not all areas of life suffered from the temporary relapse the economy had fallen into. These ten momentous years were also a time of innovation and prosperity for the world of entertainment‚ and their influence can still be seen today. Where poverty and boredom were found‚ creativity and ingenuity
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The 1930’s Food! The 1930’s cuisine was very simple and extremely rationed. The people in the 30’s just didn’t have the money to afford for themselves and kids all the time. The food was mostly given to men and children in soup/ bread lines for those who couldn’t afford food. The food was simple and inexpensive; the goal was to produce a lot of food with as little ingredients as possible. I’m sure the bread was bland and the chowders and soups were plain but it’s what the people of this struggling
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In the 1930s‚ the family was the most important unit of the society. The family was an important economic unit since most the people lived in rural areas and worked on the land. Families in the same clan had similar common names. Some villages had people from the same family. Most of the people in the villages had four to five surnames. In the 1930s and 1950s land was the main form of wealth in China and it was divided equally among the sons of the landowner. Quick example that Xiangzi‚ Rickshaw
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Hollywood in the 1930’s The film industry was a big source of entertainment in the 1930’s. During the Great Depression‚ spending money on entertainment wasn’t reasonable for people. Audiences always looked for "light-hearted screwballs" that would make them forget their troubles for some time (Hollywood and the Film Industry). In the 1930’s‚ Hollywood movie studios were having trouble financing the transition from silent to talking pictures due to the stock market crash 1929. The movie industry
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