Topic

Film

5 questions tagged Film — spanning every one of the seven Ws.

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When was the first movie made?

The oldest surviving film, Roundhay Garden Scene, was shot in 1888. The first public paid cinema screening was held by the Lumière brothers in Paris on 28 December 1895.

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Which is the highest-grossing film franchise?

The Marvel Cinematic Universe, whose films have earned more than $30 billion at the global box office.

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Which actor has won the most acting Oscars?

Katharine Hepburn, who won four Best Actress Oscars between 1934 and 1982.

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When was the first talking film released?

The first feature-length film with synchronised dialogue, The Jazz Singer, premiered on 6 October 1927.

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Whose book is The Wonderful Wizard of Oz?

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz was written by American author L. Frank Baum and published in 1900, with illustrations by W. W. Denslow.

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