why are some films shot in colour and some in B/W?

[AmrlKJaneway]

Originally Posted by P-Rock

The world used to be black & white until some smart guy in the '50's invented color, but not everyone realized this. They had lived so long without color they needed time to readjust their eyes.

That's true. Check this source.

[Brightstar]

Originally Posted by P-Rock

The world used to be black & white until some smart guy in the '50's invented color, but not everyone realized this. They had lived so long without color they needed time to readjust their eyes.

GWTW and Wizard of Oz was is colour and that was made in 1939 not the 50s

[Ultra_Violence]

Originally Posted by chip75

It wasn't always a stylist choice, I'm sure all the directors of those wonderful B-Movies would have loved to shoot on colour, but it just wasn't an option. Black and White was just more versatile for some productions, it was easier to use in varied conditions and the equipment didn't need to be rented (like Technicolor's cameras).

No not always stylistic choice but since the late 50s early 60s it was.

[P-Rock]

Originally Posted by brightstar

gwtw and wizard of oz was is colour and that was made in 1939 not the 50s

Lies!!!!