First came more complex plots, and more interesting narratives. ... When film narrative became more complex with time, the necessity for actors became apparent, and producers looked to famous stage actors for their skills. ... Carl Laemmle was the studio head of IMP (who went on to head Universal Studios,) and he had a clever promotional idea. ... By 1909, as a result of the innovations in film narrative pioneered by D. ...

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When the audience is able to draw it's own story around an author's narrative, the experience is more satisfying than when every detail is presented through the cinematic medium - an active audience is happier than a passive one. ... The novel installs all these ideas, but it also allows the reader to use their creativity. ... Portrayed in both the novel and movie is Mary Anne's change in personal hygiene. ...

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I have chosen to focus mainly on these three films not only because they are personal favourites, but also there are many patterns recognisable within these films. ... Shakespeare was given new meaning and re-invented again with the younger generation through Romeo and Juliet, taking away the perception of Shakespeare as being a boring English class siting and reading through plays, and the idea of a musical film was re-invented in Moulin Rouge. All of these factors draw the audience further into the films allowing them to connect on a more personal level and relate to each one in a specifi...

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