Classical Hollywood Cinema

Between 1910s and the 1960s, classical hollywood cinema was at the forefront of the film industries golden era. Movies were rolling off the hollywood assembly line and were increasing box office profits to a new high. 

Here are some examples from the genre:

• Casablanca 
• Wonderful Life
• King Kong

Is Classical Hollywood Cinema Formalist?

Classic Hollywood cinema uses continuity editing also known as invisible editing. This technique gives the audience the impression they are watching and are involved in the story. Stereotypically, a Hollywood Classic film follows a protagonist character who struggles to reach their goal. The story is over dramatized and exaggerated by using epic music and unrealistic form of interpreting the narrative e.g. voice over explaining the situation.