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Inventions and Innovations

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  1. Motion pictures were invented in the late 1800's principally in the United States, France, and England. Their popularity soared in the U.S. during the 1920's. What were his expectations when he first heard about motion pictures?

  2. How did he feel when he saw his very first motion picture? Where did he see it? What was it called?

  3. Did he go to the movies often? Why did he like to go? Was it expensive at the time? How much did it cost?

  4. As time progressed, how did motion pictures change? Did he feel that there were improvements in the quality of the sound and picture?

  5. For him, how did motion pictures compare to live theater? Which did he like better? Why?

  6. What did he think when he saw your first motion picture "talkie"? Was there a big difference? Why?

  7. Who werehis favorite actors? Did he think they were glamorous or dashing?

  8. What were his favorite kinds of movies to see? Romance stories? Slapstick comedy? Did he have a favorite film? Who were the stars?

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