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Two prominent film stars from the 1910s and 1920s were Charlie Chaplin and Mary Pickford. Charlie Chaplin was known for his iconic character, the Tramp, and his silent film comedies, while Mary Pickford, often called "America's Sweetheart," was one of the first major female stars in Hollywood and a co-founder of United Artists. Both had a significant impact on the development of the film industry during that era.
In the 1910s to 1920s, films were primarily shot in a silent format, relying on visual storytelling, intertitles, and expressive acting to convey narratives. These films were typically presented in black and white, with a standard aspect ratio of around 1.33:1. Live music often accompanied screenings to enhance the emotional experience, as soundtracks were not yet synchronized with the film. The introduction of synchronized sound in the late 1920s marked the beginning of the transition to "talkies."
The format for movies in the 1910's and 1920's was black and white silent films. No sound, no color. It was actually a reel of film.
Wallace Beery, Charlie Chaplin, Douglas Fairbanks Sr., Mary Pickford, Buster Keaton, Al Jolson and others.
According to this publication: "Pramaggiore, Maria and Tom Wallis (2005). Film: A Critical Introduction. London: Laurence King Publishing. ISBN 0205433480" . . . one example of mise-en-scene used effectively appears in German Expression-istic films of the 1910s and 1920s. Mis-en-scene, however, is also visible in stage plays.
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