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Choose one of the options for the topic Option #1 ~ Porter’s The Great Train Robbery AND Melies’s A Trip to the Moon (these movies must be used in conjunction with one another.) Some things to consider:

 Why is this film important in history/equipment necessary, etc.

 What exactly is the innovation?

 How did this film possibly influence others that followed it? Option #2 ~Analyze either The Jazz Singer, Singin’ in the Rain, OR The Sound of Music. Some things to consider:

 Sound as an innovation/equipment invented, etc.

 Sync vs. non-sync sound

 Problems, snags

 Why were musicals as a genre so popular? What are the elements of a musical? (This is especially important for The Sound of Music) Use examples that link with the Musical Genre definition from notes. 2-3 (Not including Works Cited page) full pages, typed and double spaced MLA or APA format Outline:

I. Each paper should begin with an introductory paragraph naming the film of choice and its significance in film history.

II. Very brief synopsis of film.

III. Importance of film innovation (Check “Possible things to explore” above)

IV. Personal reaction: did you like/dislike this film? Why?

V. Conclusion Three separate sources with IN-TEXT citations [Cite your facts!]

o ie: (Barsam, 162). Works Cited page