Which of the following statements best represents the impact vaudeville had on the film industry? Early silent films were more r
ealistic than vaudeville shows and less expensive for audiences to see, therefore, silent films became more popular than vaudeville shows. Early silent films used many of the same storylines as vaudeville performances and incorporated vaudeville music. Early silent film producers used many of the same acting techniques popularized in vaudeville performances, even using popular vaudeville stars as actors in their productions. Early silent films were poorly produced and audiences did not enjoy the lack of sound, therefore, it would be some time before films overtook the popularity of vaudeville.
Answer is B: Early silent film producers used many of the same acting techniques popularized in vaudeville performances, even using popular vaudeville stars as actors in their productions.
