Social Shifts in the 1960s Lead to the Fall of Movie Palaces
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was one of the main reasons for the decline of downtown areas and theaters in urban cities?
Increased tourism
Rise of suburban equivalents
Improved public transportation
Expansion of shopping malls
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did some theaters adapt to the changing urban environment in the 1970s?
By offering free entry
By turning into grindhouses
By hosting live concerts
By becoming shopping centers
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which film genre became a huge success between 1971 and 1975?
Documentaries
Science fiction
Blaxploitation films
Romantic comedies
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a significant change in the film industry that affected traditional theaters?
Introduction of 3D films
Growth of independent and adult films
Increase in ticket prices
Decline of television
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was one of the challenges faced by large movie palaces in urban areas?
Poor sound quality
Limited seating capacity
High maintenance costs
Lack of parking space
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happened to many theaters when they lost their constituency and good location?
They became museums
They expanded
They were renovated
They closed down
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a common issue with the maintenance of old theaters?
Leaking roofs and faulty boilers
Frequent power outages
Poor acoustics
Inadequate seating arrangements
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