* Silent movies were the primary form of cinema entertainment during World War 1.
* Popular films included comedies, dramas, and war-themed movies.
* Charlie Chaplin was a prominent figure in the film industry at the time.
Music:
* Ragtime and jazz were popular music genres during the war.
* Composers like Irving Berlin and George M. Cohan created patriotic songs to boost morale.
* Music halls and vaudeville shows were common forms of musical entertainment.
Live Performances:
* Variety shows, pantomimes, and burlesque performances were popular.
* Comedians, magicians, and acrobats entertained the troops.
* "Khaki revues" were patriotic variety shows performed by soldiers.
Theaters and Stage Productions:
* Stage plays and musicals were common forms of entertainment.
* Comedies and dramas were widely performed, but musical comedies gained popularity.
* Actors and actresses toured to entertain soldiers at the front lines.
Sports and Games:
* Football (soccer) and cricket were popular sports among the troops.
* Boxing and wrestling matches were also common forms of entertainment.
* Card games and parlor games were popular leisure activities.
Soldiers' Newspapers and Magazines:
* Soldiers created their own newspapers and magazines to share news, humor, and stories.
* These publications helped boost morale and provided a sense of community.