Asked by Ameer Adane on Apr 24, 2024

Name the studio mogul who moved his production facilities to Universal City, marking the beginning of the Hollywood studio era.

A) Irving Thalberg
B) William Fox
C) Thomas Edison
D) Carl Laemmle

Studio Mogul

A powerful, influential individual, often a head or owner, who controls a film studio, shaping the studio’s artistic direction, financial strategies, and overall operations.

Universal City

A large film studio complex and theme park in the Los Angeles area, home to Universal Pictures and known for its tours, attractions, and being a significant filmmaking location.

Hollywood Studio Era

A period in American film history, from the late 1920s to the early 1960s, characterized by the dominance of a few major studios that had a significant control over the movie industry, including production, distribution, and exhibition.

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