The world’s first film was shown in 1895 by two French brothers, Louis (31) _______ Auguste Lumièrre. Although it only consisted (32) _______ short, simple scenes, people lovedit and films have been popular ever since. The first films were silent, with titles on the screen to explain the story. Soon the public had their favourite actors and actresses and, in this way the first film stars (33) _______. In 1927, the first “Talkie”, a film with sound, was shown and from then on,the public would ...

The world’s first film was shown in 1895 by two French brothers, Louis (31) _______ Auguste Lumièrre. Although it only consisted (32) _______ short, simple scenes, people lovedit and films have been popular ever since. The first films were silent, with titles on the screen to explain the story.

Soon the public had their favourite actors and actresses and, in this way the first film stars (33) _______. In 1927, the first “Talkie”, a film with sound, was shown and from then on,the public would only accept this kind of film.

Further improvements continued, particularly in America, which produced 95% of all films. With the arrival of television in the 1950s, fewer people went to see films, but in (34) _______ years cinema audiences have grown again. More countries have started to produce films that influence film-making and there are currently many (35) _______ film industries.