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56e1747fe3433e1400422f2f | Boston is at the East end of what Interstate? | I-90 | [
"Boston\n\nDowntown Boston's streets grew organically, so they do not form a planned grid, unlike those in later-developed Back Bay, East Boston, the South End, and South Boston. Boston is the eastern terminus of I-90, which in Massachusetts runs along the Massachusetts Turnpike. The elevated portion of the Central... |
56e1747fe3433e1400422f30 | What year was the O'neill tunnel put in place? | 2006 | [
"Boston\n\nDowntown Boston's streets grew organically, so they do not form a planned grid, unlike those in later-developed Back Bay, East Boston, the South End, and South Boston. Boston is the eastern terminus of I-90, which in Massachusetts runs along the Massachusetts Turnpike. The elevated portion of the Central... |
56e1747fe3433e1400422f31 | The streets of Back bay grew into a what? | planned grid | [
"Boston\n\nDowntown Boston's streets grew organically, so they do not form a planned grid, unlike those in later-developed Back Bay, East Boston, the South End, and South Boston. Boston is the eastern terminus of I-90, which in Massachusetts runs along the Massachusetts Turnpike. The elevated portion of the Central... |
56e1753fcd28a01900c67967 | How many people in Boston use public transportation? | nearly a third | [
"Boston\n\nWith nearly a third of Bostonians using public transit for their commute to work, Boston has the fifth-highest rate of public transit usage in the country. Boston's subway system, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA—known as the \"T\") operates the oldest underground rapid transit system... |
56e1753fcd28a01900c67968 | Where does Boston rank nationally in terms of public transportation use? | fifth-highest | [
"Boston\n\nWith nearly a third of Bostonians using public transit for their commute to work, Boston has the fifth-highest rate of public transit usage in the country. Boston's subway system, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA—known as the \"T\") operates the oldest underground rapid transit system... |
56e1753fcd28a01900c67969 | What is the name of Bostons subway system? | MBTA | [
"Boston\n\nWith nearly a third of Bostonians using public transit for their commute to work, Boston has the fifth-highest rate of public transit usage in the country. Boston's subway system, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA—known as the \"T\") operates the oldest underground rapid transit system... |
56e1753fcd28a01900c6796a | The MBTA is also known as the what? | T | [
"Boston\n\nWith nearly a third of Bostonians using public transit for their commute to work, Boston has the fifth-highest rate of public transit usage in the country. Boston's subway system, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA—known as the \"T\") operates the oldest underground rapid transit system... |
56e1753fcd28a01900c6796b | How long is bostons subway system? | 65.5 miles | [
"Boston\n\nWith nearly a third of Bostonians using public transit for their commute to work, Boston has the fifth-highest rate of public transit usage in the country. Boston's subway system, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA—known as the \"T\") operates the oldest underground rapid transit system... |
56e1765fcd28a01900c67971 | Where do Amtrack's Northeast corridor and Chicago lines start? | South Station | [
"Boston\n\nAmtrak's Northeast Corridor and Chicago lines originate at South Station, which serves as a major intermodal transportation hub, and stop at Back Bay. Fast Northeast Corridor trains, which serve New York City, Washington, D.C., and points in between, also stop at Route 128 Station in the southwestern sub... |
56e1765fcd28a01900c67972 | Where do Amtrack's Northeast corridor and Chicago lines end? | Back Bay | [
"Boston\n\nAmtrak's Northeast Corridor and Chicago lines originate at South Station, which serves as a major intermodal transportation hub, and stop at Back Bay. Fast Northeast Corridor trains, which serve New York City, Washington, D.C., and points in between, also stop at Route 128 Station in the southwestern sub... |
56e1765fcd28a01900c67973 | Trains serving new Yourk and Washington D.C also stop where? | Route 128 Station | [
"Boston\n\nAmtrak's Northeast Corridor and Chicago lines originate at South Station, which serves as a major intermodal transportation hub, and stop at Back Bay. Fast Northeast Corridor trains, which serve New York City, Washington, D.C., and points in between, also stop at Route 128 Station in the southwestern sub... |
56e1765fcd28a01900c67974 | What suburbs of Boston is the Route 128 Station located in? | southwestern | [
"Boston\n\nAmtrak's Northeast Corridor and Chicago lines originate at South Station, which serves as a major intermodal transportation hub, and stop at Back Bay. Fast Northeast Corridor trains, which serve New York City, Washington, D.C., and points in between, also stop at Route 128 Station in the southwestern sub... |
56e1765fcd28a01900c67975 | Where does the Downeaster service to maine start? | North Station | [
"Boston\n\nAmtrak's Northeast Corridor and Chicago lines originate at South Station, which serves as a major intermodal transportation hub, and stop at Back Bay. Fast Northeast Corridor trains, which serve New York City, Washington, D.C., and points in between, also stop at Route 128 Station in the southwestern sub... |
56e17753cd28a01900c6798d | What is Bostons nickname? | The Walking City | [
"Boston\n\nNicknamed \"The Walking City\", Boston hosts more pedestrian commuters than do other comparably populated cities. Owing to factors such as the compactness of the city and large student population, 13 percent of the population commutes by foot, making it the highest percentage of pedestrian commuters in t... |
56e17753cd28a01900c6798e | What type of commuters does Have than any other largely populated city? | pedestrian | [
"Boston\n\nNicknamed \"The Walking City\", Boston hosts more pedestrian commuters than do other comparably populated cities. Owing to factors such as the compactness of the city and large student population, 13 percent of the population commutes by foot, making it the highest percentage of pedestrian commuters in t... |
56e17753cd28a01900c6798f | What percent of Boston's population commutes by walking? | 13 percent | [
"Boston\n\nNicknamed \"The Walking City\", Boston hosts more pedestrian commuters than do other comparably populated cities. Owing to factors such as the compactness of the city and large student population, 13 percent of the population commutes by foot, making it the highest percentage of pedestrian commuters in t... |
56e17753cd28a01900c67990 | What year did walkscore rank Boston the third most walkable city in the US? | 2015 | [
"Boston\n\nNicknamed \"The Walking City\", Boston hosts more pedestrian commuters than do other comparably populated cities. Owing to factors such as the compactness of the city and large student population, 13 percent of the population commutes by foot, making it the highest percentage of pedestrian commuters in t... |
56e17753cd28a01900c67991 | What was the walk score given to Boston? | 80 | [
"Boston\n\nNicknamed \"The Walking City\", Boston hosts more pedestrian commuters than do other comparably populated cities. Owing to factors such as the compactness of the city and large student population, 13 percent of the population commutes by foot, making it the highest percentage of pedestrian commuters in t... |
56e17841cd28a01900c67997 | Bicycling magazine named Boston one of the worst cities in the US for what? | cycling | [
"Boston\n\nBetween 1999 and 2006, Bicycling magazine named Boston three times as one of the worst cities in the US for cycling; regardless, it has one of the highest rates of bicycle commuting. In 2008, as a consequence of improvements made to bicycling conditions within the city, the same magazine put Boston on it... |
56e17841cd28a01900c67998 | What magazine put Boston on its Future best City For Biking list? | Bicycling magazine | [
"Boston\n\nBetween 1999 and 2006, Bicycling magazine named Boston three times as one of the worst cities in the US for cycling; regardless, it has one of the highest rates of bicycle commuting. In 2008, as a consequence of improvements made to bicycling conditions within the city, the same magazine put Boston on it... |
56e17841cd28a01900c67999 | What is the name of the bike share program in Boston? | Hubway | [
"Boston\n\nBetween 1999 and 2006, Bicycling magazine named Boston three times as one of the worst cities in the US for cycling; regardless, it has one of the highest rates of bicycle commuting. In 2008, as a consequence of improvements made to bicycling conditions within the city, the same magazine put Boston on it... |
56e17841cd28a01900c6799a | What year did Hubway launch? | 2011 | [
"Boston\n\nBetween 1999 and 2006, Bicycling magazine named Boston three times as one of the worst cities in the US for cycling; regardless, it has one of the highest rates of bicycle commuting. In 2008, as a consequence of improvements made to bicycling conditions within the city, the same magazine put Boston on it... |
56e17841cd28a01900c6799b | How many rides did Hubway log in its first year? | more than 140,000 | [
"Boston\n\nBetween 1999 and 2006, Bicycling magazine named Boston three times as one of the worst cities in the US for cycling; regardless, it has one of the highest rates of bicycle commuting. In 2008, as a consequence of improvements made to bicycling conditions within the city, the same magazine put Boston on it... |
56e144b0cd28a01900c6770b | What is another name for Universal Studios Inc.? | Universal Pictures | [
"Universal_Studios\n\nUniversal Studios Inc. (also known as Universal Pictures) is an American film studio, owned by Comcast through its wholly owned subsidiary NBCUniversal, and is one of Hollywood's \"Big Six\" film studios. Its production studios are at 100 Universal City Plaza Drive in Universal City, Californi... |
56e144b0cd28a01900c6770c | Who is the ultimate owner of Universal Studios? | Comcast | [
"Universal_Studios\n\nUniversal Studios Inc. (also known as Universal Pictures) is an American film studio, owned by Comcast through its wholly owned subsidiary NBCUniversal, and is one of Hollywood's \"Big Six\" film studios. Its production studios are at 100 Universal City Plaza Drive in Universal City, Californi... |
56e144b0cd28a01900c6770d | What is the street address of Universal Studios' production studios? | 100 Universal City Plaza Drive | [
"Universal_Studios\n\nUniversal Studios Inc. (also known as Universal Pictures) is an American film studio, owned by Comcast through its wholly owned subsidiary NBCUniversal, and is one of Hollywood's \"Big Six\" film studios. Its production studios are at 100 Universal City Plaza Drive in Universal City, Californi... |
56e144b0cd28a01900c6770e | In what city and state are its production studios located? | Universal City, California | [
"Universal_Studios\n\nUniversal Studios Inc. (also known as Universal Pictures) is an American film studio, owned by Comcast through its wholly owned subsidiary NBCUniversal, and is one of Hollywood's \"Big Six\" film studios. Its production studios are at 100 Universal City Plaza Drive in Universal City, Californi... |
56e144b0cd28a01900c6770f | In what city are Universal Studios' corporate offices located? | New York City | [
"Universal_Studios\n\nUniversal Studios Inc. (also known as Universal Pictures) is an American film studio, owned by Comcast through its wholly owned subsidiary NBCUniversal, and is one of Hollywood's \"Big Six\" film studios. Its production studios are at 100 Universal City Plaza Drive in Universal City, Californi... |
56e14515e3433e1400422d18 | What is the nationality of Pathé? | French | [
"Universal_Studios\n\nIt is the world's fourth oldest major film studio, after the renowned French studios Gaumont Film Company and Pathé, and the Danish Nordisk Film company."
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56e14515e3433e1400422d19 | Along with Pathé and the Gaumont Film Company, what major film studio is older then Universal Studios? | Nordisk Film company | [
"Universal_Studios\n\nIt is the world's fourth oldest major film studio, after the renowned French studios Gaumont Film Company and Pathé, and the Danish Nordisk Film company."
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56e14515e3433e1400422d1a | Among major film studies, where does Universal Studios rank in terms of age? | fourth | [
"Universal_Studios\n\nIt is the world's fourth oldest major film studio, after the renowned French studios Gaumont Film Company and Pathé, and the Danish Nordisk Film company."
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56e14623cd28a01900c67715 | After a trip to what city did Carl Laemmle leave the dry goods business? | Chicago | [
"Universal_Studios\n\nUniversal Studios was founded by Carl Laemmle, Mark Dintenfass, Charles O. Baumann, Adam Kessel, Pat Powers, William Swanson, David Horsley, Robert H. Cochrane[a] and Jules Brulatour. One story has Laemmle watching a box office for hours, counting patrons and calculating the day's takings. Wit... |
56e14623cd28a01900c67716 | In what year was the Motion Picture Trust created? | 1908 | [
"Universal_Studios\n\nUniversal Studios was founded by Carl Laemmle, Mark Dintenfass, Charles O. Baumann, Adam Kessel, Pat Powers, William Swanson, David Horsley, Robert H. Cochrane[a] and Jules Brulatour. One story has Laemmle watching a box office for hours, counting patrons and calculating the day's takings. Wit... |
56e14623cd28a01900c67717 | What notable historical figure was involved in the Motion Picture Trust? | Edison | [
"Universal_Studios\n\nUniversal Studios was founded by Carl Laemmle, Mark Dintenfass, Charles O. Baumann, Adam Kessel, Pat Powers, William Swanson, David Horsley, Robert H. Cochrane[a] and Jules Brulatour. One story has Laemmle watching a box office for hours, counting patrons and calculating the day's takings. Wit... |
56e14623cd28a01900c67718 | For what part of a motion picture projector did the Motion Picture Trust hold a patent? | the Latham Loop | [
"Universal_Studios\n\nUniversal Studios was founded by Carl Laemmle, Mark Dintenfass, Charles O. Baumann, Adam Kessel, Pat Powers, William Swanson, David Horsley, Robert H. Cochrane[a] and Jules Brulatour. One story has Laemmle watching a box office for hours, counting patrons and calculating the day's takings. Wit... |
56e146bde3433e1400422d32 | What company did Laemmle found in June 1909? | Yankee Film Company | [
"Universal_Studios\n\nSoon, Laemmle and other disgruntled nickelodeon owners decided to avoid paying Edison by producing their own pictures. In June 1909, Laemmle started the Yankee Film Company with partners Abe Stern and Julius Stern. That company quickly evolved into the Independent Moving Pictures Company (IMP)... |
56e146bde3433e1400422d33 | Who were Laemmle's business partners in the Yankee Film Company? | Abe Stern and Julius Stern | [
"Universal_Studios\n\nSoon, Laemmle and other disgruntled nickelodeon owners decided to avoid paying Edison by producing their own pictures. In June 1909, Laemmle started the Yankee Film Company with partners Abe Stern and Julius Stern. That company quickly evolved into the Independent Moving Pictures Company (IMP)... |
56e146bde3433e1400422d34 | In what city and state was the Independent Moving Pictures Company based? | Fort Lee, New Jersey | [
"Universal_Studios\n\nSoon, Laemmle and other disgruntled nickelodeon owners decided to avoid paying Edison by producing their own pictures. In June 1909, Laemmle started the Yankee Film Company with partners Abe Stern and Julius Stern. That company quickly evolved into the Independent Moving Pictures Company (IMP)... |
56e146bde3433e1400422d35 | What was a nickname of Florence Lawrence? | The Biograph Girl | [
"Universal_Studios\n\nSoon, Laemmle and other disgruntled nickelodeon owners decided to avoid paying Edison by producing their own pictures. In June 1909, Laemmle started the Yankee Film Company with partners Abe Stern and Julius Stern. That company quickly evolved into the Independent Moving Pictures Company (IMP)... |
56e146bde3433e1400422d36 | What actor did Laemmle promote? | King Baggot | [
"Universal_Studios\n\nSoon, Laemmle and other disgruntled nickelodeon owners decided to avoid paying Edison by producing their own pictures. In June 1909, Laemmle started the Yankee Film Company with partners Abe Stern and Julius Stern. That company quickly evolved into the Independent Moving Pictures Company (IMP)... |
56e147e6cd28a01900c67727 | On what date was the incorporation of the Universal Film Manufacturing Company? | April 30, 1912 | [
"Universal_Studios\n\nThe Universal Film Manufacturing Company was incorporated in New York on April 30, 1912. Laemmle, who emerged as president in July 1912, was the primary figure in the partnership with Dintenfass, Baumann, Kessel, Powers, Swanson, Horsley, and Brulatour. Eventually all would be bought out by La... |
56e147e6cd28a01900c67728 | In what state was the Universal Film Manufacturing Company incorporated? | New York | [
"Universal_Studios\n\nThe Universal Film Manufacturing Company was incorporated in New York on April 30, 1912. Laemmle, who emerged as president in July 1912, was the primary figure in the partnership with Dintenfass, Baumann, Kessel, Powers, Swanson, Horsley, and Brulatour. Eventually all would be bought out by La... |
56e147e6cd28a01900c67729 | Who was the president of the Universal Film Manufacturing Company circa July 1912? | Laemmle | [
"Universal_Studios\n\nThe Universal Film Manufacturing Company was incorporated in New York on April 30, 1912. Laemmle, who emerged as president in July 1912, was the primary figure in the partnership with Dintenfass, Baumann, Kessel, Powers, Swanson, Horsley, and Brulatour. Eventually all would be bought out by La... |
56e147e6cd28a01900c6772a | What was the fate of the other partners of the Universal Film Manufacturing Company? | bought out by Laemmle | [
"Universal_Studios\n\nThe Universal Film Manufacturing Company was incorporated in New York on April 30, 1912. Laemmle, who emerged as president in July 1912, was the primary figure in the partnership with Dintenfass, Baumann, Kessel, Powers, Swanson, Horsley, and Brulatour. Eventually all would be bought out by La... |
56e147e6cd28a01900c6772b | Along with exhibition and distribution, what business did the Universal Film Manufacturing Company engage in? | movie production | [
"Universal_Studios\n\nThe Universal Film Manufacturing Company was incorporated in New York on April 30, 1912. Laemmle, who emerged as president in July 1912, was the primary figure in the partnership with Dintenfass, Baumann, Kessel, Powers, Swanson, Horsley, and Brulatour. Eventually all would be bought out by La... |
56e1483acd28a01900c67731 | On what date did Universal City Studios open? | March 15, 1915 | [
"Universal_Studios\n\nOn March 15, 1915,:8 Laemmle opened the world's largest motion picture production facility, Universal City Studios, on a 230-acre (0.9-km²) converted farm just over the Cahuenga Pass from Hollywood. Studio management became the third facet of Universal's operations, with the studio incorporate... |
56e1483acd28a01900c67732 | In square kilometers, what was the size of Universal City Studios? | 0.9 | [
"Universal_Studios\n\nOn March 15, 1915,:8 Laemmle opened the world's largest motion picture production facility, Universal City Studios, on a 230-acre (0.9-km²) converted farm just over the Cahuenga Pass from Hollywood. Studio management became the third facet of Universal's operations, with the studio incorporate... |
56e1483acd28a01900c67733 | What geographical feature separated Universal City Studios from Hollywood? | Cahuenga Pass | [
"Universal_Studios\n\nOn March 15, 1915,:8 Laemmle opened the world's largest motion picture production facility, Universal City Studios, on a 230-acre (0.9-km²) converted farm just over the Cahuenga Pass from Hollywood. Studio management became the third facet of Universal's operations, with the studio incorporate... |
56e1483acd28a01900c67734 | What was the biggest Hollywood studio during this period? | Universal | [
"Universal_Studios\n\nOn March 15, 1915,:8 Laemmle opened the world's largest motion picture production facility, Universal City Studios, on a 230-acre (0.9-km²) converted farm just over the Cahuenga Pass from Hollywood. Studio management became the third facet of Universal's operations, with the studio incorporate... |
56e14887e3433e1400422d4e | What sort of films were produced by Red Feather? | low-budget programmers | [
"Universal_Studios\n\nIn its early years Universal released three brands of feature films — Red Feather, low-budget programmers; Bluebird, more ambitious productions; and Jewel, their prestige motion pictures. Directors included Jack Conway, John Ford, Rex Ingram, Robert Z. Leonard, George Marshall and Lois Weber, ... |
56e14887e3433e1400422d4f | What type of movies came out of Bluebird? | more ambitious productions | [
"Universal_Studios\n\nIn its early years Universal released three brands of feature films — Red Feather, low-budget programmers; Bluebird, more ambitious productions; and Jewel, their prestige motion pictures. Directors included Jack Conway, John Ford, Rex Ingram, Robert Z. Leonard, George Marshall and Lois Weber, ... |
56e14887e3433e1400422d50 | What motion pictures were made by Jewel? | prestige motion pictures | [
"Universal_Studios\n\nIn its early years Universal released three brands of feature films — Red Feather, low-budget programmers; Bluebird, more ambitious productions; and Jewel, their prestige motion pictures. Directors included Jack Conway, John Ford, Rex Ingram, Robert Z. Leonard, George Marshall and Lois Weber, ... |
56e14887e3433e1400422d51 | What was the profession of George Marshall? | Directors | [
"Universal_Studios\n\nIn its early years Universal released three brands of feature films — Red Feather, low-budget programmers; Bluebird, more ambitious productions; and Jewel, their prestige motion pictures. Directors included Jack Conway, John Ford, Rex Ingram, Robert Z. Leonard, George Marshall and Lois Weber, ... |
56e14887e3433e1400422d52 | Who was one of the few female Hollywood directors in this era? | Lois Weber | [
"Universal_Studios\n\nIn its early years Universal released three brands of feature films — Red Feather, low-budget programmers; Bluebird, more ambitious productions; and Jewel, their prestige motion pictures. Directors included Jack Conway, John Ford, Rex Ingram, Robert Z. Leonard, George Marshall and Lois Weber, ... |
56e14927e3433e1400422d58 | Who directed Blind Husbands? | Erich von Stroheim | [
"Universal_Studios\n\nDespite Laemmle's role as an innovator, he was an extremely cautious studio chief. Unlike rivals Adolph Zukor, William Fox, and Marcus Loew, Laemmle chose not to develop a theater chain. He also financed all of his own films, refusing to take on debt. This policy nearly bankrupted the studio w... |
56e14927e3433e1400422d59 | In what year was Foolish Wives produced? | 1922 | [
"Universal_Studios\n\nDespite Laemmle's role as an innovator, he was an extremely cautious studio chief. Unlike rivals Adolph Zukor, William Fox, and Marcus Loew, Laemmle chose not to develop a theater chain. He also financed all of his own films, refusing to take on debt. This policy nearly bankrupted the studio w... |
56e14927e3433e1400422d5a | Who starred in The Phantom of the Opera? | Lon Chaney | [
"Universal_Studios\n\nDespite Laemmle's role as an innovator, he was an extremely cautious studio chief. Unlike rivals Adolph Zukor, William Fox, and Marcus Loew, Laemmle chose not to develop a theater chain. He also financed all of his own films, refusing to take on debt. This policy nearly bankrupted the studio w... |
56e14927e3433e1400422d5b | What year saw a film version of The Hunchback of Notre Dame? | 1923 | [
"Universal_Studios\n\nDespite Laemmle's role as an innovator, he was an extremely cautious studio chief. Unlike rivals Adolph Zukor, William Fox, and Marcus Loew, Laemmle chose not to develop a theater chain. He also financed all of his own films, refusing to take on debt. This policy nearly bankrupted the studio w... |
56e14927e3433e1400422d5c | Who was at one time Laemmle's personal secretary? | Irving Thalberg | [
"Universal_Studios\n\nDespite Laemmle's role as an innovator, he was an extremely cautious studio chief. Unlike rivals Adolph Zukor, William Fox, and Marcus Loew, Laemmle chose not to develop a theater chain. He also financed all of his own films, refusing to take on debt. This policy nearly bankrupted the studio w... |
56e14a14e3433e1400422d62 | What was the name of Universal's German production unit? | Deutsche Universal-Film AG | [
"Universal_Studios\n\nIn 1926, Universal opened a production unit in Germany, Deutsche Universal-Film AG, under the direction of Joe Pasternak. This unit produced three to four films per year until 1936, migrating to Hungary and then Austria in the face of Hitler's increasing domination of central Europe. With the ... |
56e14a14e3433e1400422d63 | Who ran Universal's German production unit? | Joe Pasternak | [
"Universal_Studios\n\nIn 1926, Universal opened a production unit in Germany, Deutsche Universal-Film AG, under the direction of Joe Pasternak. This unit produced three to four films per year until 1936, migrating to Hungary and then Austria in the face of Hitler's increasing domination of central Europe. With the ... |
56e14a14e3433e1400422d64 | In what year did Deutsche Universal-Film AG open? | 1926 | [
"Universal_Studios\n\nIn 1926, Universal opened a production unit in Germany, Deutsche Universal-Film AG, under the direction of Joe Pasternak. This unit produced three to four films per year until 1936, migrating to Hungary and then Austria in the face of Hitler's increasing domination of central Europe. With the ... |
56e14a14e3433e1400422d65 | How many films did Universal's German subsidiary make yearly? | three to four | [
"Universal_Studios\n\nIn 1926, Universal opened a production unit in Germany, Deutsche Universal-Film AG, under the direction of Joe Pasternak. This unit produced three to four films per year until 1936, migrating to Hungary and then Austria in the face of Hitler's increasing domination of central Europe. With the ... |
56e14a14e3433e1400422d66 | Along with Germany and Austria, where was Deutsche Universal-Film AG at one time based? | Hungary | [
"Universal_Studios\n\nIn 1926, Universal opened a production unit in Germany, Deutsche Universal-Film AG, under the direction of Joe Pasternak. This unit produced three to four films per year until 1936, migrating to Hungary and then Austria in the face of Hitler's increasing domination of central Europe. With the ... |
56e14acbcd28a01900c6774b | what was the policy that Universal followed in its early years? | "clean picture" | [
"Universal_Studios\n\nIn the early years, Universal had a \"clean picture\" policy. However, by April 1927, Carl Laemmle considered this to be a mistake as \"unclean pictures\" from other studios were generating more profit while Universal was losing money."
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56e14acbcd28a01900c6774c | By what month and year did Laemmle change his opinion on "unclean pictures"? | April 1927 | [
"Universal_Studios\n\nIn the early years, Universal had a \"clean picture\" policy. However, by April 1927, Carl Laemmle considered this to be a mistake as \"unclean pictures\" from other studios were generating more profit while Universal was losing money."
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56e14acbcd28a01900c6774d | Why did Laemmle change his position on "unclean pictures"? | Universal was losing money | [
"Universal_Studios\n\nIn the early years, Universal had a \"clean picture\" policy. However, by April 1927, Carl Laemmle considered this to be a mistake as \"unclean pictures\" from other studios were generating more profit while Universal was losing money."
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56e14b3bcd28a01900c6775b | Along with Walt Disney, who created Oswald the Lucky Rabbit? | Ub Iwerks | [
"Universal_Studios\n\nUniversal owned the rights to the \"Oswald the Lucky Rabbit\" character, although Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks had created Oswald, and their films had enjoyed a successful theatrical run. After Charles Mintz had unsuccessfully demanded that Disney accept a lower fee for producing the property, Mi... |
56e14b3bcd28a01900c6775c | Who owned the rights to Oswald? | Universal | [
"Universal_Studios\n\nUniversal owned the rights to the \"Oswald the Lucky Rabbit\" character, although Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks had created Oswald, and their films had enjoyed a successful theatrical run. After Charles Mintz had unsuccessfully demanded that Disney accept a lower fee for producing the property, Mi... |
56e14b3bcd28a01900c6775d | Who produced an Oswald the Lucky Rabbit motion picture? | Charles Mintz | [
"Universal_Studios\n\nUniversal owned the rights to the \"Oswald the Lucky Rabbit\" character, although Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks had created Oswald, and their films had enjoyed a successful theatrical run. After Charles Mintz had unsuccessfully demanded that Disney accept a lower fee for producing the property, Mi... |
56e14b3bcd28a01900c6775e | What character did Walt Disney create in 1928? | Mickey Mouse | [
"Universal_Studios\n\nUniversal owned the rights to the \"Oswald the Lucky Rabbit\" character, although Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks had created Oswald, and their films had enjoyed a successful theatrical run. After Charles Mintz had unsuccessfully demanded that Disney accept a lower fee for producing the property, Mi... |
56e14b3bcd28a01900c6775f | What was the first animated short with synchronized sound? | Steamboat Willie | [
"Universal_Studios\n\nUniversal owned the rights to the \"Oswald the Lucky Rabbit\" character, although Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks had created Oswald, and their films had enjoyed a successful theatrical run. After Charles Mintz had unsuccessfully demanded that Disney accept a lower fee for producing the property, Mi... |
56e14bdacd28a01900c67765 | Who bought the Oswald the Lucky Rabbit cartoons in 2006? | Disney | [
"Universal_Studios\n\nIn 2006, after almost 80 years, NBC Universal sold all Walt Disney-produced Oswald cartoons, along with the rights to the character himself, back to Disney. In return, Disney released ABC sportscaster Al Michaels from his contract so he could work on NBC's Sunday night NFL football package. Ho... |
56e14bdacd28a01900c67766 | Who was 2006 seller of the Oswald cartoons? | NBC Universal | [
"Universal_Studios\n\nIn 2006, after almost 80 years, NBC Universal sold all Walt Disney-produced Oswald cartoons, along with the rights to the character himself, back to Disney. In return, Disney released ABC sportscaster Al Michaels from his contract so he could work on NBC's Sunday night NFL football package. Ho... |
56e14bdacd28a01900c67767 | What notable figure worked as a sportscaster for ABC? | Al Michaels | [
"Universal_Studios\n\nIn 2006, after almost 80 years, NBC Universal sold all Walt Disney-produced Oswald cartoons, along with the rights to the character himself, back to Disney. In return, Disney released ABC sportscaster Al Michaels from his contract so he could work on NBC's Sunday night NFL football package. Ho... |
56e14bdacd28a01900c67768 | Who began producing Oswald cartoons for Universal in 1929? | Walter Lantz | [
"Universal_Studios\n\nIn 2006, after almost 80 years, NBC Universal sold all Walt Disney-produced Oswald cartoons, along with the rights to the character himself, back to Disney. In return, Disney released ABC sportscaster Al Michaels from his contract so he could work on NBC's Sunday night NFL football package. Ho... |
56e14bdacd28a01900c67769 | In what year did Walter Lantz cease producing Oswald cartoons for Universal? | 1943 | [
"Universal_Studios\n\nIn 2006, after almost 80 years, NBC Universal sold all Walt Disney-produced Oswald cartoons, along with the rights to the character himself, back to Disney. In return, Disney released ABC sportscaster Al Michaels from his contract so he could work on NBC's Sunday night NFL football package. Ho... |
56e14c5fcd28a01900c6776f | How many of Carl Laemmle, Sr.'s relatives were working for Universal as of 1928? | 70 | [
"Universal_Studios\n\nIn 1928, Laemmle, Sr. made his son, Carl, Jr. head of Universal Pictures as a 21st birthday present. Universal already had a reputation for nepotism—at one time, 70 of Carl, Sr.'s relatives were supposedly on the payroll. Many of them were nephews, resulting in Carl, Sr. being known around the... |
56e14c5fcd28a01900c67770 | What was Carl Laemmle, Sr.'s nickname at Universal? | Uncle Carl | [
"Universal_Studios\n\nIn 1928, Laemmle, Sr. made his son, Carl, Jr. head of Universal Pictures as a 21st birthday present. Universal already had a reputation for nepotism—at one time, 70 of Carl, Sr.'s relatives were supposedly on the payroll. Many of them were nephews, resulting in Carl, Sr. being known around the... |
56e14c5fcd28a01900c67771 | What poet wrote a notable rhyme about Laemmle? | Ogden Nash | [
"Universal_Studios\n\nIn 1928, Laemmle, Sr. made his son, Carl, Jr. head of Universal Pictures as a 21st birthday present. Universal already had a reputation for nepotism—at one time, 70 of Carl, Sr.'s relatives were supposedly on the payroll. Many of them were nephews, resulting in Carl, Sr. being known around the... |
56e14c5fcd28a01900c67772 | At what age did Carl Laemmle, Jr. become president of Universal? | 21 | [
"Universal_Studios\n\nIn 1928, Laemmle, Sr. made his son, Carl, Jr. head of Universal Pictures as a 21st birthday present. Universal already had a reputation for nepotism—at one time, 70 of Carl, Sr.'s relatives were supposedly on the payroll. Many of them were nephews, resulting in Carl, Sr. being known around the... |
56e14c5fcd28a01900c67773 | What Academy Award-winning director was a relative of Carl Laemmle's? | William Wyler | [
"Universal_Studios\n\nIn 1928, Laemmle, Sr. made his son, Carl, Jr. head of Universal Pictures as a 21st birthday present. Universal already had a reputation for nepotism—at one time, 70 of Carl, Sr.'s relatives were supposedly on the payroll. Many of them were nephews, resulting in Carl, Sr. being known around the... |
56e14e56cd28a01900c67783 | What was Carl Laemmle Jr.'s nickname? | Junior | [
"Universal_Studios\n\n\"Junior\" Laemmle persuaded his father to bring Universal up to date. He bought and built theaters, converted the studio to sound production, and made several forays into high-quality production. His early efforts included the critically mauled part-talkie version of Edna Ferber's novel Show ... |
56e14e56cd28a01900c67784 | What movie was based on an Edna Ferber novel? | Show Boat | [
"Universal_Studios\n\n\"Junior\" Laemmle persuaded his father to bring Universal up to date. He bought and built theaters, converted the studio to sound production, and made several forays into high-quality production. His early efforts included the critically mauled part-talkie version of Edna Ferber's novel Show ... |
56e14e56cd28a01900c67785 | In what year was the musical Broadway produced? | 1929 | [
"Universal_Studios\n\n\"Junior\" Laemmle persuaded his father to bring Universal up to date. He bought and built theaters, converted the studio to sound production, and made several forays into high-quality production. His early efforts included the critically mauled part-talkie version of Edna Ferber's novel Show ... |
56e14e56cd28a01900c67786 | What movie won the 1930 Academy Award for Best Picture? | All Quiet on the Western Front | [
"Universal_Studios\n\n\"Junior\" Laemmle persuaded his father to bring Universal up to date. He bought and built theaters, converted the studio to sound production, and made several forays into high-quality production. His early efforts included the critically mauled part-talkie version of Edna Ferber's novel Show ... |
56e14e56cd28a01900c67787 | What all-color musical did Universal make in 1930? | King of Jazz | [
"Universal_Studios\n\n\"Junior\" Laemmle persuaded his father to bring Universal up to date. He bought and built theaters, converted the studio to sound production, and made several forays into high-quality production. His early efforts included the critically mauled part-talkie version of Edna Ferber's novel Show ... |
56e14edfe3433e1400422d88 | In what year did Universal make a film version of Dracula? | 1931 | [
"Universal_Studios\n\nLaemmle, Jr. created a niche for the studio, beginning a series of horror films which extended into the 1940s, affectionately dubbed Universal Horror. Among them are Frankenstein (1931), Dracula ( also in 1931), The Mummy (1932) and The Invisible Man (1933). Other Laemmle productions of this p... |
56e14edfe3433e1400422d89 | In what year was The Invisible Man made? | 1933 | [
"Universal_Studios\n\nLaemmle, Jr. created a niche for the studio, beginning a series of horror films which extended into the 1940s, affectionately dubbed Universal Horror. Among them are Frankenstein (1931), Dracula ( also in 1931), The Mummy (1932) and The Invisible Man (1933). Other Laemmle productions of this p... |
56e14edfe3433e1400422d8a | What film was produced by Laemmle in 1934? | Imitation of Life | [
"Universal_Studios\n\nLaemmle, Jr. created a niche for the studio, beginning a series of horror films which extended into the 1940s, affectionately dubbed Universal Horror. Among them are Frankenstein (1931), Dracula ( also in 1931), The Mummy (1932) and The Invisible Man (1933). Other Laemmle productions of this p... |
56e14edfe3433e1400422d8b | In what year did My Man Godfrey premiere? | 1936 | [
"Universal_Studios\n\nLaemmle, Jr. created a niche for the studio, beginning a series of horror films which extended into the 1940s, affectionately dubbed Universal Horror. Among them are Frankenstein (1931), Dracula ( also in 1931), The Mummy (1932) and The Invisible Man (1933). Other Laemmle productions of this p... |
56e14edfe3433e1400422d8c | When was Universal's version of Frankenstein made? | 1931 | [
"Universal_Studios\n\nLaemmle, Jr. created a niche for the studio, beginning a series of horror films which extended into the 1940s, affectionately dubbed Universal Horror. Among them are Frankenstein (1931), Dracula ( also in 1931), The Mummy (1932) and The Invisible Man (1933). Other Laemmle productions of this p... |
56e1506ee3433e1400422da6 | What part of Universal's business was terminated while it was in bankruptcy? | The theater chain | [
"Universal_Studios\n\nUniversal's forays into high-quality production spelled the end of the Laemmle era at the studio. Taking on the task of modernizing and upgrading a film conglomerate in the depths of the depression was risky, and for a time Universal slipped into receivership. The theater chain was scrapped, b... |
56e1506ee3433e1400422da7 | Along with distribution and studio operations, what part of Universal was retained by Carl Laemmle, Jr. during bankruptcy? | production operations | [
"Universal_Studios\n\nUniversal's forays into high-quality production spelled the end of the Laemmle era at the studio. Taking on the task of modernizing and upgrading a film conglomerate in the depths of the depression was risky, and for a time Universal slipped into receivership. The theater chain was scrapped, b... |
56e150d1cd28a01900c677ab | In what year was Universal's ill-fated film version of Show Boat released? | 1936 | [
"Universal_Studios\n\nThe end for the Laemmles came with a lavish version of Show Boat (1936), a remake of its earlier 1929 part-talkie production, and produced as a high-quality, big-budget film rather than as a B-picture. The new film featured several stars from the Broadway stage version, which began production ... |
56e150d1cd28a01900c677ac | In what year had Universal previously made a version of Show Boat? | 1929 | [
"Universal_Studios\n\nThe end for the Laemmles came with a lavish version of Show Boat (1936), a remake of its earlier 1929 part-talkie production, and produced as a high-quality, big-budget film rather than as a B-picture. The new film featured several stars from the Broadway stage version, which began production ... |
56e150d1cd28a01900c677ad | What was the amount of the production loan Universal sought to complete Show Boat? | $750,000 | [
"Universal_Studios\n\nThe end for the Laemmles came with a lavish version of Show Boat (1936), a remake of its earlier 1929 part-talkie production, and produced as a high-quality, big-budget film rather than as a B-picture. The new film featured several stars from the Broadway stage version, which began production ... |
56e150d1cd28a01900c677ae | Who granted Universal the production loan? | the Standard Capital Corporation | [
"Universal_Studios\n\nThe end for the Laemmles came with a lavish version of Show Boat (1936), a remake of its earlier 1929 part-talkie production, and produced as a high-quality, big-budget film rather than as a B-picture. The new film featured several stars from the Broadway stage version, which began production ... |
56e150d1cd28a01900c677af | When did the Standard Capital Corporation take control of Universal? | April 2, 1936 | [
"Universal_Studios\n\nThe end for the Laemmles came with a lavish version of Show Boat (1936), a remake of its earlier 1929 part-talkie production, and produced as a high-quality, big-budget film rather than as a B-picture. The new film featured several stars from the Broadway stage version, which began production ... |
56e15143cd28a01900c677b5 | Who became president of Universal after the Standard Capital takeover? | J. Cheever Cowdin | [
"Universal_Studios\n\nUniversal's 1936 Show Boat (released a little over a month later) became a critical and financial success, it was not enough to save the Laemmles' involvement with the studio. They were unceremoniously removed from the company they had founded. Because the Laemmles personally oversaw productio... |
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