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Essay / The film industry: The film industry of the 20th century
There was also a popularization of televisions. Their convenience appealed to many people, and by 1950, almost 10 million families owned a television. Well, if people had access to cinema at home, why would they need to go to the cinema? This caused a significant decline in the popularity of movie theaters, resulting in a loss of money for the film industry. To adapt to these measures, Hollywood studios began producing films for television to make up for the money lost in movie theaters. This is how Hollywood met television. Social and demographic changes took place in the 1960s. Films focused on fun, fashion, rock n' roll and rebellion. These films incorporated more creative plots and "edgier" stars like Ava Gardner and Marilyn Monroe. This era was also a time of change in the world's perception of America and its culture. However, in the late 1960s, the film industry experienced a depression. Film production was very slow due to financial difficulties, and for this reason national companies bought out many small studios. The golden age of Hollywood had