Film History Timeline

First Movie Camera

Jan 1, 1889

The Kinetograph was the first Motion Picture camera. It was created by William Dickson and commisioned by Thomas Edison.Filmed on 35 mm film stock

First Film

Dec 28, 1895

This day marks the first commercial film screening. It was made by thomas Edison and his film company ma

Firsr movie theater

Jul 26, 1896

The Vitascope was the first movie theater. It was created by Thomas Edison. The cost of admission was 10 cents

first credited Film Actor

Mar 3, 1910

Her name is Florence Lawrence. She also invented the turn signal and brake light. Worked fpr the MPPA and before her know one was a credited actor

Los Angeles becme the film capitol

Period: Jan 1, 1912 to Dec 31, 1912

Film industries started moving out west to avoid Thomas edisons patents. The setting and weather of Los Angeles is ideal for filming. Banned mvie theaters

First Film festival

Aug 16, 1932

Venice held the first major film festival in 1932. It ran from Augst 6 - 21. It was not a competititive event.

First drive in movie theater

Jun 6, 1933

Located in Camden, New Jesey.creators thought it would be a good idea to sit in the comfort of your car while watching a movie

First animated film

Dec 21, 1937

Snow White and the seven dwarfs was the first animated film. It was animayed by Walt Disney animation studios.

First TV Show

Sep 15, 1938

Spelling Bee was the first TV Show. it aired in 1938. Its first episode broadcasted in 1941.

First animal actor

Oct 7, 1943

He is a dog named Pal, He was a Rough Collie that plyed Lassie in Lassie Come Home. He lived to be 17 years old.

First HD camera

May 1, 2001

It was partially developed by Geore Lucas. Once upon a time in Mexico was the first movie shot o it. it was called the Sony HDW-F900 camera.

Highest profiting movie ever

Apr 19, 2002

My big fat greek wedding is the most grossed movie ever profited. Its a romantic cpmedy that came out in 2002. Staring Nia Vardalos