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The 1930s were a volatile decade that saw a lot of innovations in Sci Fi and changes in the world.

Contents 1 Overview 2 1930s Sci Fi Innovations 3 1930s Mainstream Impacts on Sci Fi 4 Related Terms and Articles

Overview

Following the wild social experimentation of the post Great War (World War I) 1920s, the general shift was towards more conservatism and even totalitarianism. Entertainment saw massive leaps forward: radio became the first real mass medium, comic books were popular, and costumed super-heroes entered the public consciousness. Science and technology, spurred in part by World War II (which would begin at the end of the decade, although America would not join it until 1941), saw great advances. Many movie fans consider 1939 to be the greatest movie year to date. Science fiction fandom also took shape in the 1930s.

1930s Sci Fi Innovations

• Dracula (1931) and Frankenstein (1931) issue in the Universal cycle of horror movies
• Buck Rogers (radio show) starts science fiction radio shows
• March 1933: Doc Savage debuts
• June 1938: Superman debuts
• May 1939: Batman debuts
• 1939: The Wizard of Oz (1939) with Judy Garland is released

1930s Mainstream Impacts on Sci Fi

• May 1930, the Hays Code, a set of guidelines for morality in movies is introduced. It is enforced in 1934 by requiring a certificate of approval

Related Terms and Articles

• 1930s Radio
• 1930s Comics
• 1930s Fandom
• 1930s Literature
• 1930s Movies
• 1930s Paranormal
• 1930s Science
• 1930s Toys

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