Studio System Collapse

Studio System Collapse refers to the decline of the Hollywood studio system that dominated the film industry from the 1920s to the early 1960s. During this era, major studios controlled production, distribution, and exhibition of films, employing contract actors and tightly controlling creative processes. By the 1960s, things changed due to various factors, such as the rise of independent filmmaking, changing audience preferences, and legal challenges that dismantled studio monopolies. This shift led to greater creative diversity and the emergence of new cinematic styles, allowing filmmakers more freedom but also leading to economic challenges for traditional studios.