Jack L Warner speaks at the first annual Theater Owners of America's 'Pioneer of the Year' award dinner in 1951

The transcript recounts experiences in the early film industry, focusing on a show called Danny's Inferno in Atlantic City. It describes the challenges of running a theater, social interactions, and the perception of actors and movies in the early 1900s. The narrative highlights the evolution of the film industry from a disreputable field to a respected cultural force, emphasizing the potential for positive societal impact.

What role did Deborah Stephen Bush play in the show 'Danny's Inferno'?

• He ran the machine.

• He worked the effects.

• He did the lecturing.

• He was a performer.

What was the narrator's main concern when meeting the two girls?

• Getting Sam to join them.

• Convincing them they were actors.

• Avoiding being recognized by others.

• Finding a place to meet them.

What was the narrator's brother's reaction to the plan with the girls?

• He was excited to join.

• He was angry and left.

• He was indifferent.

• He was bashful and refused.

How did the narrator describe the perception of movies in the early 1900s?

• Movies were a popular pastime.

• Movies were seen as disgraceful.

• Movies were highly respected.

• Movies were only for the elite.

What does the narrator suggest about the potential of the film industry?

• It can contribute to society.

• It can only entertain.

• It is a declining industry.

• It is limited to financial gains.