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1. Briefly explain the historical significance (provide details) of Birth of a Nation to film making. Name at least one specific film technique developed for use in this motion picture.

2. Name three (3) comedians (silent era filmmakers) from the early 1900's. What differentiated them from one another? Name one of each person's films.

3. Describe in detail, three (3) characteristics of either film noir or German Expressionism. List at least one film as an example of whichever you choose to discuss.

4. Explain the effects of the Hollywood Production Code on 1930's film.

5. Explain how the gangster persona of the 1930's relates to characters in film noir of the 1940's. Give examples.

6. Explain the history behind Citizen Kane. Who was the film based on, and what connection did that have to director Orson Welles' own life?

7. Describe the "teen phenomenon" of the 1950's. How did this influence cinema and Hollywood at the time? Give examples.

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