Citizen Kane is considered a great American movie. It is from 1940, but people could not view it without controversy till 1950. It is typical of American films because it is in English, and its production refers to American culture. “The film industry of the 1930’s thrived on a felicitous circle of economic dependence on attendance, exhibition, and production.” (226). The movie is pointed at William Randolph Hearst and the printing industry. When Hearst learned through gossip of …showed first 75 words of 649 total…

…showed last 75 words of 649 total…different type of society. The majority is not entertained by intelligent puzzling movies. Our society today is entertained by rude, sexual humor. Citizen Kane has depth and intrinsic details that make the movie dimensional and puzzling. It is a story about a real person. Hollywood has stretched the “appearance” of humans. Citizen Kane is a truthful, unforgettable lesson. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography** Bibliography -- A Short Histories Of The Movies Seventh Edition Mast, Gerald Kawin, Bruce Copyright 2000