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For many people, movies brought some happiness during the general unhappiness of the Great Depression, a time when economic depression led to emotional depression. Movies remained cheerful, and people enjoyed them, often as a temporary escape from a depressing existence.
During the great depression, many people were depressed. Therefore, in order to keep themselves going movies were a way to have some fun. People in the great depression would commit suicide if they weren't making enough money. People like Babe Ruth entertained people during this time too. Sports were another big event.
Many people were cheered up by movies during the Great Depression; movies served to take their minds off their problems.
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Board games, movies like musicals and escapist fare
Movies provided relief from the everyday problems of the Great Depression.
For many people, movies brought some happiness during the general unhappiness of the Great Depression, a time when economic depression led to emotional depression. Movies remained cheerful, and people enjoyed them, often as a temporary escape from a depressing existence.
During the great depression, many people were depressed. Therefore, in order to keep themselves going movies were a way to have some fun. People in the great depression would commit suicide if they weren't making enough money. People like Babe Ruth entertained people during this time too. Sports were another big event.
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Many people were cheered up by movies during the Great Depression; movies served to take their minds off their problems.
WWI was a major cause of the Great Depression.
Movies provided both an escape from the difficulties of the daily life in the depression and images of life they could never hope to live. Also many story lines show a hero overcoming difficult situation. Often all this was done with humor.