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“The movie medium will eventually take its place as art because there is no other medium of interest to so many people.” quote by Irving Thalberg
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“The movie medium will eventually take its place as art because there is no other medium of interest to so many people.”

Irving Thalberg

About This Quote

Source Film: Quote on cinema evolution, 1930s

The quote predicts that movies will become recognized as true art because they attract massive public interest unlike any other medium.

In simple terms: Movies will be seen as art due to their huge audience.

Key Takeaway

Accept film as a serious art form.

Themes

art culture media public perception

Mood

reflective optimistic

Type

analytical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • film criticism
  • art education
  • media studies
  • public policy

Key Concepts

aesthetics mass appeal cultural legitimacy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does audience size influence artistic value?
  • What criteria should define art?
A Different Perspective

Art status may be contested by traditionalists.

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