Pretty rubbish. They used to make papier mache models of famous cats and act out scenes from history. Otherwise they just fought eachother. Often the toffs would swan off to lectures on circuity and shapes, mostly triangles and hexagons. Rectangles hadn't been invented yet, that was in the 40's.
In the 1930s, the primary entertainment at home was the radio. Radio broadcast dramatizations of stories, complete with sound effects (like listening to a movie). Otherwise, children played lots of made-up outside games.
A sailor's life was difficult in the 1930s. Sailors often worked very long hours and had little to do for entertainment. The food was usually horrible and the work was backbreaking.
they work all day during the war
1936 was a time of great revoloution, it converted out society from a scared and uncofident to a confident and excited one throught the use of entertainment
Horoscopes started appearing in daily newspapers in the 1930s. They became popular as a form of entertainment and were included alongside other daily features like advice columns and comic strips.
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During the 1920s and 1930s, popular forms of entertainment included jazz music, which dominated the nightlife scene, and the rise of dance crazes like the Charleston. The advent of sound films, or "talkies," transformed the movie industry, with stars like Charlie Chaplin and Greta Garbo capturing audiences. Radio also gained prominence, providing families with news, music, and serialized dramas, while theatrical performances and vaudeville shows continued to attract crowds.
Because it was the only source of entertainment. There wasn't the Internet or gaming consoles, so people turned to radio.
In the 1930s, television was still in its infancy, and very few households had access to it. The major channels we think of today did not exist; instead, broadcasts were limited and experimental. In the U.S., early television programming was primarily produced by local stations, with some significant broadcasts by networks like NBC and CBS beginning in the late 1930s. Most entertainment during this time was still consumed through radio, films, and live theater.
It was too shifty
In the 1930s, forms of entertainment like movies and board games gained popularity as a means of escapism during the Great Depression, which brought widespread economic hardship and uncertainty. Movies provided a way for people to immerse themselves in captivating stories and glamour, offering a temporary reprieve from their struggles. Meanwhile, board games became popular as affordable indoor activities that families could enjoy together, fostering social interaction and bonding during difficult times. These forms of entertainment reflected a collective desire for joy and distraction amid adversity.