Hollywood during the 1930s

dramatically cut its movie production.

failed to meet demand since studios still produced every movie like an elaborate work of art.

suffered from the fact that it still struggled with sound and color quality.

began to hammer away at the old and disproven "rags-to-riches" mythology of the past.

took gentle jabs at the elites while reassuring audiences that the American "rags-to-riches" dream was alive and well.