Cinematographic Elements and The Mass in 'The Crowd' and 'Manhattan Transfer'

Set against the backdrop of the 1920s Jazz Age, this analysis explores the themes of economic prosperity and societal change as depicted in the film The Crowd and the novel Manhattan Transfer. The era witnessed a significant shift, particularly among young women seeking independence, as they flocked to urban centers like New York, driven by hopes for a better life. This period of optimism and transformation ultimately culminated in the Wall Street Crash of 1929, marking a dramatic end to the economic boom and altering the American landscape.