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In a 1950 study, researcher Hortense Powdermaker described Hollywood as a dream factory. What did she mean by this? Discuss some of the business practices
In a 1950 study, researcher Hortense Powdermaker described Hollywood as a "dream factory". What did she mean by this?
Discuss some of the business practices that were used by the studios internally and externally to ensure that their products (movies) were economically successful.
If not covered in your previous paragraph, discuss the Star System in Hollywood in detail. Specifically, what were the various ways that stars were controlled by their studios?
How did the movies "Singin' In the Rain", and "My Week with Marilyn reflect the early Hollywood Studio and Star system? Please use twospecific examples from each film.
Which film did you prefer?
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Entrepreneurship
Authors: Andrew Zacharakis, William D Bygrave
5th Edition
1119563097, 9781119563099
