| Manjunath Pendakur. Canadian dreams and American
control. Detroit: Wayne State University Press, 1990.
Chapter 1. Roots of Dependency, 1906-1930
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Describe the early attempts at film exhibition and give reasons
for moving from a system of exhibition to distribution?
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Describe the films made in Canada during the early part of
the Twentieth Century. Why did Canada not have a strong film production
industry during this period?
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Name some early Canadian actors and describe their contribution
to the Hollywood film industry.
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Why were the Allen's unsuccessful as film distributors?
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What led to the success of Famous Players?
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Why were independents largely unsuccessful as distributors?
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What is meant by "block and blind booking" and how was it
applied in film distribution in Canada?
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If you had been in a position to do something to shape the
Canadian film industry during these early years, what would you have done?
Chapter 2. Dependency Deepened, 1920-1940: The American
Film Industry Cartel
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Describe the purpose of the Cooper organization and its relationship
to the Hays organization. How successful was it in achieving its purpose?
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What was the purpose of the British Cinematograph Film Act
of 1927 and how did it help the British film industry?
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What was the aim of proposed screen quota legislation?
How did the Cooper organization respond to these bills?
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Who established the film boards of trade and what was their
purpose?
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Why was the Combines suit against Famous Players unsuccessful?
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