Zukor Case Study

In chapter two of The Cultures of American Film, the main focus is the establishment of studios. As demand for films rose in the early 1900’s, production companies needed to expand; this lead to the creation of large scale studios.

One of Roosevelt’s biggest accomplishments was constructing the Panama Canal. A canal meant a huge business boon to the United States, and also meant they could control the flow of goods and services between the hemispheres. The Panama Canal helped the import and export of goods, which in turn created jobs for people. All

This paper was prepared for Introduction to Film History, Module 1 Homework Assignment, taught by Professor Stephanie Sandifer.

The nineteenth century brought major change to The United States turning it from a developing country into a world power. The addition of Alaska, Oregon, Texas, and Florida, the Mexican Cession and The Louisiana Purchase made The United States a world power. The War of 1812 catalyzed this great expansion. There were four main concerns that led to The War of 1812. Maritime and trade issues, the Embargo Act, territorial expansion, and War Hawks. Although they were major concerns, one alone did not start up the war.

1900-Boxer rebellion in China 1901-Treaty signed between the U.S and Britain allowing the U.S. to build a canal across Central American isthmus.

This engineering feat paved the way for expansion and social changes that would make America one of the industrial giants of the world.

By the early 1900’s the United States had become a world power. After the annexation of Hawaii to the US, there was a strong naval base for protection and they got valuable sugar cane. The Panama Canal helped trade to become easier. The Spanish American War gave the Americans more territories like Guam and Puerto Rico.

America soon colonised Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Guam in it’s search for foreign markets, as well as purchased the Philippines from Spain. Imperialism was an active force in America that dramatically altered it’s rising economy and world status, as it went onto become one of the most notable countries of the time period.

During 1890-1913 America gad a lot of influences dealing with the military, economically and also cultural. The united states were really interested in trying to expand new goods in new places. People starts to have economic problems because of the war that the U.S was having on trying to gain new territories. The Spanish American war let the United States win the territories of Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam, Philippines, and Panama Canal Zone which was held in 1903 making them gave new influences.

During President Wilson’s presidential terms, American Industry had achieved new heights while leaving its mark on America to this day. During 1914 America succeeded in opening the Panama Canal which allowed the American

Before the canal was built, the United States did not hold much a distinction in the world or a lot of influence. Once the canal was built, the United States could share their goods and culture with the rest of the world in a way they could not before. News as well as ideas could be shared faster. This is an example of a nation spreading influence through their diplomacy, which is a part of the definition of imperialism. This made the United States look more desirable and noticeable as a nation.

This research paper will cover the topic of the American film industry, globalisation and how globalisation has impacted on the change of the American film industry. I will also continue on to how the American film industry and its producers can integrate successfully internationally.

The film industry has always been somewhat of a dichotomy. Grounded firmly in both the worlds of art and business the balance of artistic expression and commercialization has been an issue throughout the history of filmmaking. The distinction of these two differing goals and the fact that neither has truly won out over the other in the span of the industry's existence, demonstrates a lot of information about the nature of capitalism.

The costs, methods of distribution, and themes of Hollywood and Nollywood films reflect strongly their target audiences; how the target audience affects the production of a film and how the production of a movie is designed to capture a specific

Every day millions of Americans go to theaters with their families to enjoy movies. Watching films has become one of the most popular activities to do. Although plenty of people know of Charlie Chaplin, most do not know any real information about him. Charlie Chaplin has been a major contributor to America’s advancement in the film industry from his innovative beginnings, and perseverance to improve and succeed, to his overall achievements in history.