Before the industrial revolution took this nation by storm, the United States was built on different cultures and ideologies. The vast majority of these ideologies and cultures were based solely on the old world, so the weight of an individual was largely determined by the property he owned. Moving from an agrarian society with little movement to one that was heavily industrialized resulted in the development of large cities. American society was transformed from goods and property representing the value of a person to the introduction of paydays. Film Noir was born out of this transition, showcasing dramatic changes in American society. Film Noir was a new filming style but it served as a communication tool for critical elements within American
