The End of Films
How do movies always manage to finish by the time “The End” flashes on the screen?
———- from Peque Gallaga of Manila, Philippines
It takes the highly synchronized work of hundreds of diligent technicians, from the gaffer to the best boy, to make such a thing come about. On low budget movies, or those made by Ed Wood, often the ending credit will come halfway through the film. In other cases, the credits will interrupt the climax, and the movie may begin with closing credit. Especially in countries with repressive governments, docile audience members may file out of the theater at that time, thus missing the whole show. So the next time you see “The End” flash on the screen, take note of where you are when you see it, and what kind of movie it is.
It takes the highly synchronized work of hundreds of diligent technicians, from the gaffer to the best boy, to make such a thing come about. On low budget movies, or those made by Ed Wood, often the ending credit will come halfway through the film. In other cases, the credits will interrupt the climax, and the movie may begin with closing credit. Especially in countries with repressive governments, docile audience members may file out of the theater at that time, thus missing the whole show. So the next time you see “The End” flash on the screen, take note of where you are when you see it, and what kind of movie it is. 