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Activity - Hollywood After World War II
Research one movie from Lesson 9 in order to complete the activities and answer the following questions.
What is the name of the movie?
Who were the lead actors?
Briefly describe the plot of the movie.
What was significant about the film?
Research one actor or actress, television star, singer, or group from Lesson 9 and answer the following questions.
What is the name of your actor or actress?
For what special talent or attribute is your actor or actress best remembered?
Write a brief biography of your actor or actress.
As an AI I don't have the capability to access your lesson 9 content directly. However, I can help you with an example of a Hollywood movie from the post-World War II era, as well as an actor from that time.
Movie:
- What is the name of the movie? **"It's a Wonderful Life" (1946)**
- Who were the lead actors? **James Stewart and Donna Reed**
- Briefly describe the plot of the movie:
In "It's a Wonderful Life," James Stewart plays George Bailey, a man who has given up his personal dreams to help others in his community, and is on the brink of despair. On Christmas Eve, he is visited by an angel, Clarence, who shows him what the world would have been like if he had never been born.
- What was significant about the film?
The film is significant for its heartwarming and inspirational message. Despite initial poor box office performance, it went on to become a classic, particularly esteemed for its profound themes on the impact of an individual life and the value of community and family.
Actor:
- What is the name of your actor or actress? **James Stewart**
- For what special talent or attribute is your actor or actress best remembered?
James Stewart is best remembered for his everyman screen persona and his versatile performances in films spanning from Westerns to family dramas to suspense thrillers. He is particularly noted for his collaboration with director Frank Capra and Alfred Hitchcock.
- Write a brief biography of your actor or actress:
James Stewart (1908-1997) was an American actor known for his distinctive drawl and relatable on-screen persona. He had a successful film career spanning over 50 years and was a major MGM contract star. Stewart's film credits include classics such as "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" (1939), "The Philadelphia Story" (1940), for which he won an Academy Award, and "Vertigo" (1958). He also served in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II, rising to the rank of Brigadier General in the U.S. Air Force Reserve. Stewart's legacy as one of the most revered actors in cinema history was solidified with numerous awards and honors, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
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