Film history

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  • First film made

    The first film ever made was of a horse galloping. it was about five seconds long.

  • First camera invented

    George Eastman introduces the cheap and lightweight Kodak Camera which used film wound on rollers.

  • First action film

    "The Great Train Robbery" was the first action film released. Also the first western.

  • first Animated Cartoon

    The first animated cartoon published were the "Humurous Phases of Funny Faces"

  • First movie Stunt

    A man jumped into the Hudson River from a burning baloon.

  • First Comedy film

    "Tille's Punctured Romance" is the name of the very first comedic film.

  • Warner Brothers

    This landmark company got their start in film on this date.

  • Technicolor is Invented

    George Eastman demonstrates the first Technicolor film

  • First film with Sound

    "The Jazz SInger" is the first film to feature sound.

  • First Color TV

    this date marks the first Live coast-to-coast telecast in color.

  • The Godfather

    This landmark movie revolutionized the Drama Genre.

  • Toy Story

    This set the standard for animated movies for years to come, severely impacted the animated genre.