Prestige picture

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"Prestige film" redirects here. For the 1932 film, see Prestige (film). For the 2006 film, see The Prestige (film).

A prestige picture is a film produced to bolster the film studio's perceived artistic integrity, rather than to turn a large profit;[1] the studio may even expect the film to lose money.[2]

History

Prestige pictures are largely the province of major Hollywood film studios — such as Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and Warner Bros. — that produce numerous films every year.

In the 1930s, such studios might release one prestige picture per year.[2] The films' screenwriters drew material from historical events, well-known literary classics, or popular novels or plays.[3]

Notable examples

In many cases, Hollywood film studios have enlisted British actors and directors for the production of prestige films.[4] One producer of prestige pictures within the United Kingdom's own film industry was Alexander Korda (1893–1956).[5]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Cinema: Prestige Picture". Time. August 16, 1937. Retrieved February 5, 2017.
  2. ^
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  3. OCLC 32738211
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  5. OCLC 70883148
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