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During the mid-1940s, with many of the men fighting in the Second World War, and many of the children evacuated to rural areas, women attained more financial responsibility and independence by having to work, and Gainsborough Pictures took advantage of this by providing films with powerful images of female independence and rebellion that resonated deeply with audiences.
The East Side Kids were characters in a series of 22 films released by Monogram Pictures from 1940 through 1945. [1] The series was a low-budget imitation of the Dead End Kids , a successful film franchise of the late 1930s.
This type of programming began in the late 1940s and continued into the late 1970s; some shows continued into the 1990s. Author Tim Hollis documented about 1,400 local children's shows in a 2002 book, Hi There, Boys and Girls! [1] [2]
History of Seattle, Washington 1900–1940: Seattle experienced rapid growth and transformation in the early 20th century, establishing itself as a leader in the Pacific Northwest. The Klondike Gold Rush led to massive immigration, diversifying the city's ethnic mix with arrivals of Japanese, Filipinos, Europeans, and European-Americans.
The reviewer wrote, "The acrobatic antics of the Ross Sisters stop the show on two occasions. These kids are fresh, and their work is sensational." [4] In May 1943 they appeared in Post War Revue, presented by Billy Rose at the Diamond Horseshoe nightclub in New York City, [5] where a review praised their "amazing acro contortion work". [6]
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Different norms for boys and girls remain into the 20th century, as shown in a 1940s film of an outing for Scouts and Girl Guides in which boys to the age of about ten play nude, while older boys and all girls are dressed. [25] In a 1927 Swedish documentary about the benefits of swimming, there were three situations depicted.
Here's what to know about Washington's kids: John David, Katia, Malcolm, and Olivia. ... Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for SBIFF. John David Washington, 40, appeared in two films while he was a child ...