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"1911 Hollywood" Lyrics
words and music by Alex Cosper
© Orange Underworld Music, BMI


1911 Hollywood
differed from the previous movie regime
filmmakers were finally free from
paying a royalty to the film equipment industry

By 1912 Hollywood
studios were making money
1915 Hollywood
had its first blockbuster film in the nation

Shown to the president
inspiring a new sensation
with the office of
public information

1918 Hollywood
silent film stars on a train
selling war bonds
for investment gain

Then in 1919 everything changed
the war was over like a four-leaf clover
they lifted the ban on radio
while alcohol was outlawed
creating careers for outlaws

And the people danced
Hollywood advanced
as new theaters rose
opening for movie shows

1920 women's rights
Women rose in the Hollywood limelight
radio spread the word about movies
picture a new world driven by movies

1923 Hollywood
sign on the hill
1927 Hollywood
talking films became the thrill

1928 Hollywood
films were rolling in cash
until 1929 the market crashed
but Hollywood survived the Great Depression
color and animation made a lasting impression

And the new dream was to be a movie star
flashing diamonds in a fancy car
flashing back to 1911 Hollywood
black and white time tunnel
not everyone got credit
first concern was learning how to edit

Hey filmmakers, you know you're not that good
if you're not as good as 1911 Hollywood
1911 Hollywood
1911 Hollywood




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