The silent film, The Crowd, produced in 1928 by King Vidor is truly an American classic. This film takes place mainly during the 1920’s featuring the main character John Sims who since childhood always thought he was going to become someone important. However, he never really truly achieves that dream. This film showcases the struggles John and his family went through in search of that dream. King Vidor incorporates various film techniques from Cinematography and characteristics from Classical Hollywood Cinema to develop The Crowd.
Cinematography is widely used throughout various scenes in The Crowd. More specifically, Vidor uses tracking shots to develop the film. Vidor captures rare camera angles throughout New York City such as moving …show more content…
People going through tragedies, not being able to hold down a job, and the difficulties associated with everyday life. Vidor produced the film in the point of view of John Sims showcasing these troubles. John was an ordinary man living an ordinary life at the time trying to standout from the rest. Vidor showed John turning to alcohol when he couldn’t face his troubles economically which many people could relate to. He showed John not being able to hold down a consistent job after quitting his own. He showed John in so many aspects that the average American at the time could relate to which is why this film became so popular. The setting of this film took place in New York City, which really showcased the crowds of people and people trying to achieve their dreams. The point of view of John and setting of this film led to the development of The Crowd.
The Crowd by King Vidor truly showcases the ups and downs of John Sims life. Throughout various film techniques such as camera movements and sound we are able to see John get swallowed up by the crowd time and time again. In the beginning of the film, John mocks the man on the street dressed as a clown thinking he is better than him only to become that man by the end of the movie. John had such high expectations but never truly separated himself from the average man. This production by King Vidor is a masterpiece that will continue to be viewed and analyzed by future generations to
Cinematography is widely used throughout various scenes in The Crowd. More specifically, Vidor uses tracking shots to develop the film. Vidor captures rare camera angles throughout New York City such as moving …show more content…
People going through tragedies, not being able to hold down a job, and the difficulties associated with everyday life. Vidor produced the film in the point of view of John Sims showcasing these troubles. John was an ordinary man living an ordinary life at the time trying to standout from the rest. Vidor showed John turning to alcohol when he couldn’t face his troubles economically which many people could relate to. He showed John not being able to hold down a consistent job after quitting his own. He showed John in so many aspects that the average American at the time could relate to which is why this film became so popular. The setting of this film took place in New York City, which really showcased the crowds of people and people trying to achieve their dreams. The point of view of John and setting of this film led to the development of The Crowd.
The Crowd by King Vidor truly showcases the ups and downs of John Sims life. Throughout various film techniques such as camera movements and sound we are able to see John get swallowed up by the crowd time and time again. In the beginning of the film, John mocks the man on the street dressed as a clown thinking he is better than him only to become that man by the end of the movie. John had such high expectations but never truly separated himself from the average man. This production by King Vidor is a masterpiece that will continue to be viewed and analyzed by future generations to