early Hollywood

Early Hollywood refers to the period in the late 19th and early 20th centuries when the American film industry began to develop. It was marked by the birth of silent films, the rise of major studios like Paramount and Universal, and the establishment of Hollywood, California, as the movie-making hub. During this time, filmmakers explored new storytelling techniques, and stars like Charlie Chaplin gained fame. This era laid the foundation for modern cinema, developing the Hollywood system of production, distribution, and exhibition that shapes the film industry today.