If time travel allowed one experience back to a chosen era of the cinematic timeline, hands down it would be the 1930s Golden Age Hollywood.

A tour down the foundation of American cinema would begin at the gates of Hollywood. Behold the land where dreams are said to come true, where you might run into the dazzling stars or possibly become one yourself. Taking a turn into the studios, the real magic lies in the hands of bustling film crews preparing for the next motion picture masterpiece. Then hurry to the nearest movie theater just before the latest feature begins. Buy a double bill, pick a seat, get comfortable, and listen up for what's about to light up the Great Depression. As the music drops and the actor starts to sing, this is the moment that would mesmerize every cinephile who has just witnessed cinema's phenomenal transition from silent to talkies.

Oh but wait, the studio moguls were equally mesmerized by the enormous profits that Talkies would potentially generate. Ever since The Jazz Singer was received with sensation in 1927, technicians were quickly hired and theaters fully equipped, the studios made sure every aspect of production, distribution and exhibition was ready to bring in the big bucks. To Hollywood, movie-making was an industry, it was simply an entertainment product manufactured by a production line. Skilled workers took on the roles of producers, directors, cinematographers, actors, and many more, experimented with the new sound technology, dedicated to whatever captures the audience's interest, while infusing their unique artistic intuitives. It was a decade marked by innovation that contributed greatly to consolidating contemporary film industry practices, while creating numerous classics that remain refreshing to the 21st century eye.

Program Adjustments

【Changes concerning the film rating】(updated 2024/09/02)

• Baby Face：P → PG12