Jackie Robinson will always be remembered for his breaking the color lines in major league baseball. However, one Montreal Royals fan will never forget his season with them. This article will explore Robinson's first year in Montreal and the financing of Delorimier Stadium by Trudeau and Stallings. Robinson's memoir, "My Life As a Baseball Player," is also covered.
Montreal's first romantic relationship with the Royals
In the late 70s and early 80s, Montreal was home to a model baseball franchise, the Expos. They attracted more than 2 million people per season and topped teams like the Yankees, Red Sox, or Cardinals. The Tampa Bay Rays couldn't come close to that level of fandom, and their relationship with Montreal ended when a labour strike cut the season short.
Robinson's Year in Montreal
Jackie Robinson's 1947 debut season with the Royals brought an end of tacit racial disparity in major league Baseball. Robinson's performance was so notable that it dispelled the dire forecasts of Montreal Royals fans. Robinson broke down racial stifles in the sport, and became an international icon. Robinson was inducted into Cooperstown’s National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962. Branch Rickey chose Robinson as his star to end racial prejudice in baseball and he gambled Montreal would be the right place.
Stallings and Trudeau's financing of Delorimier Stadium
The site of the former Atwater Park was the new Montreal Alouettes home. Built in a few months, the stadium held 20,000 people and became the Montreal Alouettes' home from 1946 to 1953. Charles E. Trudeau provided financing for the stadium, which was also the father of Pierre Elliott Trudeau. This project was not without controversy.
Robinson's Book
Kostya K. Kennedy's 4 Seasons of Jackie Robinson gives a wonderful and insightful look at Jackie Robinson’s personal life, including his time playing for the Montreal Royals. Born in Brooklyn, Kennedy was acutely aware of baseball as a child. Robinson's writings are rich in historical detail. Dugas, however, tries to convey the essence and feelings of his life.
O'Malley's influence upon the team
O'Malley's influence in this team's 1946 season was more significant than Jackie Robinson's. O'Malley, despite his combative personality had much to offer. He recognized the vast potential of baseball's Westward expansion. He was also a pioneer in the management of a baseball club. His outstanding leadership over the past three decades is testament to this.
FAQ
Is Hollywood greater than Bollywood
Producing films that are well-received is the most difficult challenge.
Problem is, there are many movies competing to people's attention and money. It's hard to stand out among the rest and get noticed.
But what is the secret to making a movie successful. What makes an actor well-known? Or a director? It's more than talent, it's also luck. No matter how talented your actors are, if they have poor scripts, it will be impossible to get the job done.
Films can be divided into two categories: blockbuster films with large budgets or independent productions. Blockbuster movies are expensive to produce and distribute. These movies are often made by large studios that want their films to reach as many people as possible. However, these films with big budgets appeal mostly to older viewers.
Independent films are usually smaller productions that can be funded by investors or individuals. These films focus on niche markets or cater to particular tastes. These films are usually easier to market and produce. They aren't always more affordable to watch, however. In fact, most indie films are very hard to find.
So, the question is, do we need both kinds of films? Are we going to need both big blockbuster movies or small independent films? Hollywood is bigger than Bollywood, according to me. Hollywood produces twice as many movies per annum than India.
How much does it cost to distribute a feature film?
A distribution deal can cost anywhere from $100,000 to $150,000.
Theaters typically cost around $10,000.
The average screen price is approximately $5,000
That means that if you have 100 screens, then your distribution fee would be around $500,000.
Your distribution fees would be $50,000 if you had ten screens.
Why do so few independent films ever get distributed?
Indie filmmakers are assuming that distributors will be interested in their films.
They believe distributors will pick up their films because they know the public will love their work.
But this is rare. Distributors often use independent filmmakers.
They employ tactics like delaying a movie's release until after awards season has ended.
They also delay the release date for a low-budget film until the summer blockbuster movie season has begun.
Distributors are also trying to keep films off the streets until audiences have already spent hundreds upon thousands of dollars on tickets or popcorn.
They don't wish to lose those profits.
Can I form my own distribution business?
No. It is illegal to legally run a distribution business without being a distributor.
You can't distribute other peoples films but you have to adhere to certain rules.
For instance, it is not possible to charge different prices for different theaters. Also, you cannot charge different fees to different customers.
You also can't sell your services to other companies.
How many theaters will I need to return my investment?
It all depends on how long your theatrical release will be running.
One theater is sufficient if you intend to screen your film for less time than two weeks.
If your film is going to be screened for more then two weeks, you will need two theaters.
Are foreign sales more lucrative than domestic ones for Hollywood?
Yes, but not very much. About 17% of total revenue was generated abroad in 2017. Domestic revenues accounted to 83%.
In fact, overseas markets account for over half of the world's population.
This means that people who may never have the chance to see a movie at home might still be curious about your movie.
How much does Hollywood make per year?
It costs about $100 million to make an average movie. The average movie costs around $100 million to make. If you made ten movies per month for a ten year, you'd have enough cash to buy a small country.
You could own an island with an airfield, power plant and bank.
If this sounds like it's not fun, then you might be insane.
Statistics
- This reflected no change from 2011 and only a 1% increase from 1998."[116]"9% of all directors. (en.wikipedia.org)
- If we translate this to a percentage, we get 28%, so let's be generous and say that ‘Hollywood studios' release about ⅓ of the movies released in the U.S. and Canada each year. (glitteratilobotomy.com)
- At his encouragement, his sister Sarah Luke, brother-in-law Elisha Luke, with her mother, Azubah, took the Atlantic & Pacific Railroad from Ogden to Los Angeles in November 1885, according to Adrian Weekly Press, November 13, 1885. (en.wikipedia.org)
- New York Times article stated that only 15% of the top films in 2013 had women in lead acting roles. (en.wikipedia.org)
- "[116]"38% of films employed 0 or 1 woman in the roles considered, 23% employed two women, 28% employed 3 to 5 women, and 10% employed 6 to 9 women. (en.wikipedia.org)
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How to get a star in the Hollywood Walk of Fame
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce in 1960 established the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The HWOF is located in Los Angeles at 6233 Hollywood Boulevard. It is composed of 2,711 stars embedded into sidewalks along Hollywood Boulevard. Each star represents an individual who contributed to popular culture, such as television, radio or theater. The HWOF currently lists 1,922 people.
To become a member of the HWOF, you must submit your name to the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, which then submits your name to the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs. Once you have been approved, you will be given a certificate that shows your name and details, including date of birth, place of residence, occupation, and category. A bronze plaque with your name inscribed on it is also included. This plaque is attached on a concrete base at the star.
You may apply to be a star if you are nominated by a HWOF member or if you make significant contributions to television, radio, TV, theatre, music or other forms of "popular culture". A committee reviews the nominations and determines whether they should be approved. If they do, they will send a letter explaining their decision to the applicant at his/her home address. If the person accepts the nomination, he/she receives a second letter confirming acceptance. The Hollywood Chamber of commerce charges $25, and then the money is sent to the Department of Cultural Affairs of the City of Los Angles.
The department issues a check payable to the Hollywood Chamber of commerce, which sends the check to the Hollywood Walk of Fame Foundation. The foundation pays any artist or organization that submitted an application. The artist or organization then pays the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce half the fee ($12.50). The City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs takes the other half.
After the artist has been awarded his/her star, they are eligible to join the HWOF. To be listed on the HWOF, you must pay the remaining balance owed to the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. The amount due will vary depending on how long ago you were nominated. You would owe $15,000. If you were first Nominated in 1990, for example. If you were nominated for the first time in 1990, you would owe $15,000.
You will need to contact Hollywood Chamber of Commerce in order to be removed from the HWOF. They will take care of removing your name from the list permanently.
How old does one have to get a star on the HWOF?
To be nominated, one must be at least 18 years. To be eligible for a star, you must still be alive. After receiving a star, one may still be nominated again after ten years.
What happens if I die before my star gets put up?
A family member can nominate your name for a star. If there are no living relatives, then the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce will place a memorial marker in front of the star.
Why not use a new street, instead of staring at everyone?
The HWOF does not intend to be a historical monument. It is intended to honor all those who have made film history possible.
What happened to the stars that got stolen? Around 1,200 stars were taken by the thieves. Each star weighs between 250-300 lbs, so if you add up all the weight, that comes out to about 4 tons worth of stars!