The 1930's pop culture
By: Mackenzie Wigginton
Music
Famous singers and actors were very popular in the 1930's. Common singers such as Glenn Miller, Willie Walker and more were listened to by people on a daily basis. It was an era for Swing music and Jazz. People also composed music relating to the Blues.
Movies
Actors and Actresses in films were also very big, such as Clark Gable, James Stewart and Paul Muni. Famous stories such as, The Wizard of OZ and Snow White were also created. Sometimes movies were displayed in public and in towns to draw in people. Some thought of it as an escape from the Great Depression.
The actors
Clark Gable
Famous for his Oscar winning movie, "It Happened One Night"
James Stewart
"Its a Wonderful Life" is a movie he is known for.
Paul Muni
Best known for "Scarface"
Clothing and common trends
Trends
Most woman wore skirts and dresses following their natural waist line. Femininity was a large aspect in the girl clothing. Men wore nice clothing, such as fedoras and double breasted coats.
The Great Depression
A worldwide Great Depression was spreading because of lack of money. It influenced most pop culture in the time era. It affected music, and the fashion, and the films.