Our journey begins in the 1920s, during the Golden Age of Hollywood, where we see the birth of the film industry. Iconic studios like MGM, Paramount, and Warner Bros. dominated the landscape, churning out blockbuster movies and launching the careers of legendary stars like Greta Garbo, Clark Gable, and Humphrey Bogart. The studio system, which controlled every aspect of film production, distribution, and exhibition, was the backbone of the industry.