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The History of the Twentieth Century

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Film Industry in the U K

Since it was so easy to import american pictures, u k law imposed quotas on its cinemas. This led to the production of fast and cheap, low quality films known as quota quickis. Film industry began to show signs of life after the duction of sound in 19 20, nine's blackmail - a thriller directed by alfred hitchcock. In 19 30, six's sabotage, before being lured to hollywood. Honorable mention too, to alexander corda's 19 33 film, the private life of henry the eighth, starring charles lawton. The first sound film made in germany was the blue angel in 19 30, which made an international sensation

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