1.Do you agree that the clip exhibits a brighter perspective of life than might be realistic? Why or why not?
I do agree that the clip exhibits a brighter perspective of life compared to reality. This was one of the key characteristics of the entertainment industry during this very dark time in the United States. The music of the time also reflects this idea, so that people can "forget" the hardships for just a little while.
2.What themesor approaches might you anticipate from this clip in other Depression era musicals?
From what I know of the historical happenings and teaching about music from this time period, I would anticipate the "light hearted" approach in film. The theme that I used to communicate to my students was "forget your troubles for a little while." I would also anticipate the film makers to use a contrast between light and dark through lighting and costuming as a subtle (or not so subtle) hint to that idea.
3.Since this is a musical that was made after the motion picture code was enforced, how might you imagine it might have been filmed or scripted differentlyif it had been pre-code? Give specific examples.
I'm now learning about the motion picture code and do not have comment on this question at this time.
DAILY DOSE OF DELIGHT #1 (From The Great Ziegfeld)
in MAD ABOUT MUSICALS: THE HISTORY OF THE HOLLYWOOD MUSICALS
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1. Do you agree that the clip exhibits a brighter perspective of life than might be realistic? Why or why not?
I do agree that the clip exhibits a brighter perspective of life compared to reality. This was one of the key characteristics of the entertainment industry during this very dark time in the United States. The music of the time also reflects this idea, so that people can "forget" the hardships for just a little while.
2. What themes or approaches might you anticipate from this clip in other Depression era musicals?
From what I know of the historical happenings and teaching about music from this time period, I would anticipate the "light hearted" approach in film. The theme that I used to communicate to my students was "forget your troubles for a little while." I would also anticipate the film makers to use a contrast between light and dark through lighting and costuming as a subtle (or not so subtle) hint to that idea.
3. Since this is a musical that was made after the motion picture code was enforced, how might you imagine it might have been filmed or scripted differently if it had been pre-code? Give specific examples.
I'm now learning about the motion picture code and do not have comment on this question at this time.