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American Entertainment (A History of)
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Entertainment in America
Minstrel Shows
Live theatrical shows that were based on and perpetuated black stereotypes.
Featured "black face" white entertainers. Usually made fun of black people and portrayed them as "simple" people or stupid.
Late 1800s - Early 1900s
Radios:
By the time of the Harlem Renaissance, the minstrels began to fade to the background as African American actors began to claim their own heritage and emerge as stars in their own right.
Vaudeville:
live variety shows loved that featured song & dance
routines, magicians, comedians, acrobats, trained
animals and more all in one show.
Were in most homes and played the news, music, speeches, sporting events, stories and more.
Many famous celebrities got their start in the vaudeville shows.
It was the earliest entertainment form to cross racial and class boundaries. For many, vaudeville was the first exposure to the cultures of people living right down the street.
Short Silent Films
in the early days of film, there were short films featuring acting with music playing in the background of the scene; all dialogue was written on the screen
In nickelodeons audiences would pay a nickle to watch a short film at the theater.
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Helped jump start “celebrity culture”
Essential Question:
Why is entertainment important to Americans and how have they entertained themselves throughout the nation's history?