The “New” Media How Radio and Film Changed the Lives of Canadians

The “New” Media

How Radio and Film Changed the Lives of Canadians

Mickey Mouse? Really?

He’s Just an Ordinary ‘Canadian’

What were the new media in 1920?

Remember This?

• The Rogers Radio• Cost $150 when a

car cost $395• Made radio practical

for regular people (not enthusiasts)

• It was a Canadian invention

The CBC

• Created by the AIRD commission

• First Broadcast 1932• Reached 76% by 1939

America’s Sweetheart

• Mary Pickford was Canadian and was one of the biggest stars in Hollywood

• At her peak earned $10 000/week

• Founded United Artists with Charlie Chaplin & DW Griffith

Steamboat Marie

• Marie Dressler starred in over 40 movies during the early years of the industry

• She was born in Cobourg(!)

The ‘M’ in MGM

• Louis B. Mayer• Famous for his

spectacular style of films

• Was the second M in MGM but became the main decision maker in one of Hollywoods biggest studios

That’s Him Folks!

• Jack Warner• Founded Warner Bros.

Studios • The inspiration for

Daffy Duck’s lisp.• Though he owned

Mickey Mouse

The appeal of Horror

Dracula!