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A critical turning point in cinematic history arrived during World War I. By 1914, Italy and France were leading the film industry, but war decimated their cinematic resources. Conversely, the United States began to emerge as a formidable force in filmmaking, particularly in Hollywood—a small town in California that became the epicenter of the film industry. Factors that contributed to its growth included favorable weather conditions for filming and diverse landscapes for varied scenes.