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“The coming of the motion picture was as important as that of the printing press.” quote by William Randolph Hearst
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“The coming of the motion picture was as important as that of the printing press.”

William Randolph Hearst

About This Quote

Source Speech: 1900s Media Commentary, 1910

Compares the transformative impact of film to that of the printing press, highlighting its revolutionary role in information spread.

In simple terms: Film changed society like the printing press did.

Key Takeaway

Embrace new media as a catalyst for change.

Themes

technology communication revolution media

Mood

thoughtful analytical

Type

historical comparative

When to use this quote

  • education
  • advertising
  • political campaigns
  • entertainment

Key Concepts

mass media cultural diffusion

Questions to Reflect On

  • In what ways does film influence modern discourse?
  • Can new media reshape society further?
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