Film History

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  • $25,000 Bet

    $25,000 Bet
    Some people thought that a horse had all legs off the ground when it galloped, but some didnt so they wanted to settle it.

  • Films Can Be Viewed For Money

    Films Can Be Viewed For Money
    They would be shown in Paris cafes and would 30 to 60 seconds long.

  • First Film Studio

    First Film Studio
    Georges Meilies founds the first film studio.

  • First Actual Films Created

    First Actual Films Created
    The first motion pictures that are considered "films" are made.

  • First Narrative Film Is Created

    First Narrative Film Is Created
    "The Great Train Robbery" is created.

  • The Nickelodeon Is Opened In Pittsburgh

    The Nickelodeon Is Opened In Pittsburgh
    The Nickelodeon is the first permanent theatre to show films.

  • MPPC Created

    MPPC Created
    Thomas Edison founds the Motion Picture Patents Company.

  • Filmmakers Start Moving To The West Coast

    Filmmakers Start Moving To The West Coast
    To get away from Thomas Edison and because of the weather, people start moving west.

  • Actors Start Becoming Superstars

    Actors Start Becoming Superstars
    Actors get paid for starring in films.

  • Nickelodeon Theaters Attract Millions

    Nickelodeon Theaters Attract Millions
    Nickelodeon theaters get 26 million visitors a week.

  • Charlie Chaplin Stars In Films

    Charlie Chaplin Stars In Films
    He signs a contract and begins to star in them for $150 per week.

  • Charlie Chaplin Makes $1,000,000 A Year

    Charlie Chaplin Makes $1,000,000 A Year
    Charlie Chaplin starts making $1,000,000 every year from films.