newsreels

Newsreels were short films that provided news content to audiences, primarily shown in movie theaters from the early 1900s to the 1960s. Typically lasting about 10 minutes, they featured current events, politics, sports, and cultural happenings, often narrated and accompanied by music. Before the rise of television, newsreels were a major source of information for the public. They were usually shown before feature films and played a crucial role in shaping public awareness and opinion during their time. With the advent of television, newsreels declined in popularity and eventually disappeared.