DARRYL F ZANUCK TO OPEN STUDIOS IN HOLLYWOOD - ZANUCK TALK - SOUND

DARRYL F ZANUCK TO OPEN STUDIOS IN HOLLYWOOD - ZANUCK TALK - SOUND

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History

KG - University

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The transcript discusses the high anticipation for the film Cleopatra, with Mr. Zanuck noting its popularity and ticket scarcity. It then shifts to the resolution of a lengthy newspaper strike in New York City, highlighting the return of reporters and the resumption of newspaper circulation, thanks to efforts by Mayor Wagner.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Mr. Zanuck's observation about the film 'Cleopatra'?

It was expected to be a box office failure.

Tickets were available for the first four months.

It was not well-received by critics.

There was a high level of interest and desire to see it.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long did the newspaper strike in New York City last?

200 days

365 days

114 days

50 days

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who played a significant role in ending the newspaper strike?

The deliverymen

Mayor Wagner

The Big Six printers' union

Mr. Zanuck

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the impact of the strike ending on newspaper circulation?

Circulation was unaffected.

Circulation decreased significantly.

Circulation increased to 10 million daily papers.

Circulation resumed to 5,700,000 daily papers and 7.5 million Sundays.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reaction of the deliverymen after the strike ended?

They went on another strike.

They were reluctant to return to work.

They were eager to resume their routes.

They demanded higher wages.