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!