During Hollywood's studio era, Hunter says, life "was difficult for me, because I was living two lives at that time.

Lawford's career bears a resemblance to Ronald Reagan's: security, if not stardom, in the studio era; stabs at television in the 1950's, a shift toward politics.

Like most character actors of the studio era, Frank Morgan was sought out for numerous roles in many motion pictures.

Chicago boasted the largest chain of theaters during the studio era (1919-1952).

In the studio era, work was concentrated in the center of the aesthetic bell curve.

Looking back, he said he missed the major studio era when people savored making movies, not just money.

Short films were popular then and Hollywood made hundreds of them during the studio era.

During Hollywood's studio era, the disparate studios often maintained standing sets (interior and exterior) which were intended for long-term use over multiple productions, with only minimal re-dressing.

The interviews are presented in an order that attempts to give the reader a historical perspective on the development of film sound from the studio era to contemporary productions.

Back in the studio era, Paramount kept a permanent set of the Staten Island ferry on its lot.