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POPULAR ENTERTAINMENT OF THE 1930s As you know, during the 1930s the US was submerged in a deep economic crisis known as the Great Depression. During this decade, lots of people lost their jobs and a lot of their private possessions as a result of the crisis, that’s why this period is also referred to as the “Hard Times”. Despite this, the American people still enjoyed many forms of entertainment, especially those they could do inexpensively. So having that said, I’m going to start by telling you about the movies. In the 1930s sound had just been added to movies, which was an innovation that increased their popularity. Movies were the perfect way to make people forget about their problems and get lost in a wide variety of comedies, dramas, musicals, and action films. Besides this, many theaters were often heated or airconditioned, which was a luxury that many Americans could not afford. This was the start of the Golden Age of Hollywood, in which the film industry released some of the most iconic films of all time. According to IMDB, The Wizard of Oz, Gone with the Wind and Walt Disney’s Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs, are the top three movies of the 30s. During the Golden Age, many Hollywood stars were born as well. This era contains some of the best actors and actresses of all time, many of whom are Academy Award winners, as well as classic film stars. In the first place, I’m going to mention the top three female Hollywood stars which are Katharine Hepburn, known for Bringing Up Baby, Bette Davis known for All About Eve, and Vivien Leigh, known for Gone with the Wind. Then, we have the top three male Hollywood stars, which are James Stewart, known for It's a Wonderful Life, Cary Grant, known for Bringing Up Baby, and Henry Fonda, known for The Grapes of Wrath. During this era, many people asp found an outlet in dance. Most of the dance were influenced by the black American culture. The most important styles were: 1. The Lindy Hop, which was a popular type of swing and had its roots on jazz music. 2. The Balboa, originated in California, which was a type of Ballroom dance known for its smooth moves. 3. The Carolina Shag, originated in South Carolina, which was danced to beach music. 4. Big Apple, also originated in South Carolina, which began in the black community but was soon picked up by whites, and consisted of individual jazz steps....