Subtitle of this chapter: Don’t ask for the best, but ask for the most expensive!

Audio film technology has actually been invented long ago. In 1900, the first audio film was screened in Paris. Ten years later, the reliable synchronous sound technology gradually matured and could be commercially used. On August 27, 1910, Edison invented the audio film. In April 1923, the first synchronous audio film was released in New York.

But it was not until the 1930s that audio movies became mainstream. This was because the Jews were really smart and could see at a glance that this new invention could threaten the Hollywood hegemony they had. Their premonition was correct. When they had to shoot audio movies, many of their celebrities became public jokes because of their accents and voices.

David Griffith, who had been on the decline throughout the 1920s, finally waited for the emergence of audio films. In fact, his grand narrative style was very suitable for this new film form. Unfortunately, the "father of film" in the 1930s could no longer keep up with the times.

"President Lincoln" in 1930 was Griffith's first audio film and his second to last work. The film won praise from some critics, but the audience's reaction was cold. United States terminated its contract with Griffith.

In 1931, he independently produced the film "The-Struggle". The name of the movie itself is the best portrayal of his film career, and the final "Struggle" was a complete failure. In the same year, Griffith completely withdrew from the film industry.

Yuan Yanshu said in the uniquely picky tone of the artists: "David, I don't want this script to start filming immediately. Can the current technology be filmed?"

"I'm not filmed for the general public. Can these novice guys watch it?"

“Even the current screening venues do not meet my expectations, and my movies are not screened in cheap malls and ghettos.”

He waved his arms and fooled with full emotion... Well, he said: "In my conception, these cinemas must choose the best prime location, hire famous A-level designers, and build the highest-end buildings! House type... Well, the cinema area must be at least 500 feet!"

"No, it should be called a movie city!"

"What air conditioning, heating, all you can get to him. There is an open-air cafe upstairs, a French restaurant inside the building, and a large fountain in the center of the building!"

"The waiters all wear wigs, the kind of gentleman. When the audience enters the door, no matter whether they have anything to do or not, they have to tell them may-i-help-you-sir? The authentic British Cambridge accent is very proud!"

"There must be a big parking lot around. The audience either drives Lexington or Maxville. If you drive a Ford, you will be embarrassed to say hello to others."

"You said that for such a cinema, how much does it cost to sell a ticket? What is two US dollars?" (You shouldn't forget that the weekly salary of skilled American workers is less than three US dollars at this time.)

"You three are so disappointing to me. Two dollars is the cost, starting from four dollars! Don't think it's expensive and not discounted. You have to study the audience's consumption psychology. Audiences who are willing to pay two dollars to buy movie tickets don't care about paying two dollars more."

"Do you know what successful people are? Successful people buy whatever they buy, and they buy the most expensive ones and don't buy the best ones! So, the slogan of our cinema is, don't ask for the best, but ask for the most expensive ones!"

"Well, by the way. Every time you premiere, you will choose New York or Los Angeles. There will be a long red carpet on the entrance of the movie city. You moviegoers are all sitting in extended luxury convertibles and driving from afar. Everyone has to wear evening dresses and walk the red carpet. Find a group of reporters next to you. The spotlight flashes, you can't open your eyes without wearing sunglasses!"

After hearing his fooling around, Griffith and Miss Gish were stunned. Although they were fascinated by this scene, they could not believe it deep in their hearts. However, Mr. Louis Baker showed a thoughtful expression and murmured: "I don't want the best but the most expensive!"

"So..." Our Master Yuan pointed to the script in the hands of the director and said, "David, don't worry, I'm not anxious..."

Yuan Yan suddenly realized that he was not in a hurry now. He immediately wiped the sweat from his head and said loudly: "Oh, this place is so stuffy. I have to go and have some breath!"

Where to get some air? Is it a cloakroom or a bathroom? Or the garden...

He noticed Sherlock Holmes, who was not thinking about his mind, leaned over and lowered his voice, "Louis, do me a favor."

"Neo, please do me a favor first. The more I think about the words "I don't want the best but the most expensive" the more I listen to, and you explain it to me."

Our Master Yuan said to himself, Oh, this guy is worthy of being the grandson of "The Miracle of Wall Street", and he suddenly heard the profound truth contained in this sentence.

He patted his chest and said, "Okay, no problem. But it won't work today. Please lend me the room keys quickly."

Holmes was surprised and said, "How did you know I opened a room here?"

Zhao Zilong was also surprised and said, "Oh, Mr. Holmes, when did you become Watson? You actually asked such a pediatric question? Do you think I can't see that your female companion is..."

Louis Baker blushed and immediately took out the key and said, "Shh, stop talking! Isn't it okay for me to lend it to you?"

Yuan Yan, who got the "key prop", suddenly came to Miss Jixu's side, raised her arm very gentlemanly and said, "shall-we?"

The big star lady smiled, not only her jade hands, but also her whole body was touched.

"Wait, Lilian." At this time, the great director suddenly spoke, "Listen to me..."

Waiting for you a horse! Don’t say that I’m not good at the Tao. No matter whether you are the “father of movies” or not, if I can’t feel happy today, I will make you unable to feel happy for the rest of your life.

Fortunately, Griffith did not stop them, but came over and reminded him: "Lilian, don't forget that the train ticket we bought will leave at midnight."

The female star raised her hand and looked at her watch and said, "Okay, David, I understand..."

midnight?!

Our Master Yuan also looked at his watch, then pulled Miss Jish and ran away.

"Wait, I'm alas, why are you doing so urgent?" Cleopatra said angrily, "It's less than nine o'clock now, we have three hours."

Hearing this, Yuan Yan suddenly stopped suddenly. He turned his head and looked at the Hollywood star seriously and said, "Miss Lilian Jish, I have to correct you. We have three hours left..."
Chapter completed!