How Radio and Film Changed the Lives of Canadians The “New” Media How Radio and Film Changed the Lives of Canadians
Mickey Mouse? Really?
He’s Just an Ordinary ‘Canadian’
What were the new media in 1920?
Remember This? The Rogers Radio Cost $150 when a car cost $395 Made radio practical for regular people (not enthusiasts) It was a Canadian invention
The CBC Created by the AIRD commission First Broadcast 1932 Reached 76% by 1939
America’s Sweetheart Mary Pickford was Canadian and was one of the biggest stars in Hollywood At her peak earned $10 000/week Founded United Artists with Charlie Chaplin & DW Griffith
Steamboat Marie Marie Dressler starred in over 40 movies during the early years of the industry She was born in Cobourg(!)
The ‘M’ in MGM Louis B. Mayer Famous for his spectacular style of films Was the second M in MGM but became the main decision maker in one of Hollywoods biggest studios
That’s Him Folks! Jack Warner Founded Warner Bros. Studios The inspiration for Daffy Duck’s lisp. Though he owned Mickey Mouse
The appeal of Horror
Dracula!