1. The
class covered the sophisticated sound and language of film in the early 20th
century. When sound was introduced in 1929, it changed all aspects of
filmmaking. Certain scenes had to be shot a certain way; microphones were
hidden in inanimate objects like plants and under tables. Furthermore, there
were technical issues when trying to match the sound with the film. For
instance synchronization was not always up to par and amplification to make the
film sound more realistic was still in its beginning stages. “It Happened One
Night” is a prime example of trying to break into a new era of film that uses
sound. The acting of the film was great; however, the sound did not always come
out clear. There were certain parts where the audience could not understand what
the actors were saying. However, for an era that was just getting used to sound
it was better than expected.
2. The
director of the film Frank Capra is regarded as one of the greatest directors
of all time. Born in Italy on May 18th 1897, Capra moved to the U.S.
to go to the California Institute of Technology in 1915. Soon after graduating
he enlisted in the army during the height of World War I; however, according to
tmc.com he was discharged due to “Spanish Flu” and moved back to California.
Nearly broke Capra desperately jumped at the opportunity to direct a one shot
silent film. Soon after he began to take several jobs directing short films
throughout California. Soon he met Robert Riskin, who would become “his
lifelong film partner” and the two created films like “American Madness”, “Lady
For a Day” and “It Happened One Night”, which was the first film to “sweep all
five major categories at the Academy Awards. This launched Capra into
superstardom and he followed with films like the “Prelude War” and “It’s a
Wonderful Life.” Capra’s films have been the epitome of heart and classic and
many believe that Capra was the standard during the “Golden Age o Film in
Hollywood.”
3. The
biography by TMC gives and in depth look at the famous director and the trials
and tribulations he endured to become the giant he did. Capra had a great sense
of vision for his films. If you watch a Capra film you can tell that it is his
and his alone. “It Happened One Night” not only brought a different aspect on
film but it is a heartfelt and enjoyable time at the movies. Even with the
inconsistencies of sound as an audience member you can tell Capra put his heart
and soul in all his films.
4. Overall,
the film was a fun and witty outlook on relationships. For a 1930’s film the
audience can relate to some of the characters. In addition, the interaction
between the two main characters was the heart and soul of the film. The times
that they clashed were some of the best moments. I was happy that they didn’t
use too much music in the film to cover up for the sound issues being that this
was one of the first films to use sound. The acting was superb and both actors
made the film very engaging. Although the film is older it has just as much
heart as any modern film today and it deserves the title of classic without
exception.
http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/person/28439%7C53185/Frank-Capra/
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CHECKLIST FOR PLAGIARISM 1) (X) I have not handed in this assignment for any other class. 2) (X) If I reused any information from other papers I have written for other classes, I clearly explain that in the paper. 3) (X) If I used any passages word for word, I put quotations around those words, or used indentation and citation within the text. 4) (X) I have not padded the bibliography. I have used all sources cited in the bibliography in the text of the paper. 5) (X) I have cited in the bibliography only the pages I personally read. 6) (X) I have used direct quotations only in cases where it could not be stated in another way. I cited the source within the paper and in the bibliography. 7) (X) I did not so over-use direct quotations that the paper lacks interpretation or originality. 8) (X) I checked yes on steps 1-7 and therefore have been fully transparent about the research and ideas used in my paper.
Name: Wayne Clark Date: 2/23/14
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