Movie History

Who invented cinemas?

• Thomas Edison

• The one who invented the camera

• No one

When did the first public Kinetoscope demonstration take place?

• 1883

• 1893

• 1894

• 1903

Answer explanation

The first public Kinetoscope demonstration took place in 1893. ​

How long were the early films?

• a few minutes or less

• half an hour

• an hour

• none of the above

During the rise of the film industry in 1910s, America was much less important.

True or False?

• True

• False

Answer explanation

True.

At this time, Europe, Russia and Scandinavia were the dominant industries; America was much less important. 

Which war greatly affected the film industry in Europe?

• American Civil War

• The Cold War

• World War II

• The First World War

Answer explanation

The First World War played a significant role in the evolution of film both as a medium for reporting war and as a tool for the propagandist manipulation of public opinion to support the war effort.

Colour was first added to black-and-white movies through hand-colouring.

True or False?

• True

• False

What kind of camera is this?

• Kinemacolor cine camera​

• Technicolor cine camera​

Technicolor cine camera​ was used to film _________ in Hollywood.

• My Fair Lady (1999)

• Gone With the Wind (1949)

• The Avengers (2012)

• Gone With the Wind (1939)

During the 1930s and 1940s, how often did the people go to the cinemas on average?

• once a month

• twice a month

• twice a week

• once a week

In the following choices, which one is the Academy ratio?

• 1.33 : 1

• 1 : 1

• 4 : 3

• None of the above

Answer explanation

The Academy ratio is

" 1.37 : 1", approved officially by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (the Oscars people) in 1932.​