How often do people go see a movie just because a certain actor or actress is a part of it?? I know I catch myself doing it all the time. Take the Twilight Saga for instance. Do millions of girls go see the movie just for the intriguing love story, or do they really just want to see Taylor Lautner and Robert Pattinson on the big screen? The star system helps describe why directors choose certain actors.
The star system is a method made to promote movie stars in the light where they are most promising. This system puts more emphasis on image rather than on the celebrities’ acting skills. It did have an effect on what types of films were produced because most actors or actresses became associated with certain genres, and directors would shape the plot around those genres to keep the targeted audience coming back for more of what they love from the celebrities.
Someone who was a part of the star system was Joan Crawford. Joan started as a dancer and one day signed a contract with MGM. After a lot of hard work and campaigning, she found fame. She was constantly playing the role of a hardworking young woman who found fortune and romantic success in the end. Her targeted audience loved what she brought to the screen especially during the Depression- era.
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