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Telephone history
The first ever functioning telephone was invented by Alexander Graham Bell. The name telephone came from the word "telegraph" because the device was a talking telegraph. Three men, including Alexander, created the a telephone company named "Bell Telephone Company" in order to expose the newly invented communicating device. -
Cinematographe
A cinematographe is a filming camera. Leon Bouly is the inventor of the device. He was unable to fund the patent of the invention and soon later had to sell the product to another company. -
Radio history
The first successful radio broadcast was made on Christmas Eve. The radio was invented in 1895, signals could not be sent throught the device. The radio was also known as a wireless telegraph, it was form of commuinication. -
The Great Train Robbery
Thie short film was considered an "Epic". The film was short vocaless movie. It was directed by Edison Porter. -
Nickelodeon Theatre
The nickelodeon theatre was first established in Pittsburgh. The name came from the root word nickel, meaning five. The theatre only costed five cents to enter. It soon later closed down in 1915. -
MPPC
There is no exact date the Motion Pictures Patent Company was founded. The group was terminated in 1918, ten years later, due to conflict within the industry. The company made films with popular film makers such as Edison Porter. -
Paramount Pictures
Paramount Pictures creates films and television productions. The company is considered one of the biggest and most successful film companies is Hollywood. It is one of the longest lasting filming productions. -
Fox Films
The company was founded by William Fox and was named after him. Fox Films created motion pictures, and later introduced sound in the making. The company was taken over and was named the 20th Century Fox. -
Television history
The first TV introduced to the public had sillhouettes of images. Later on color was added to the TV giving it a more detailed effect. In 1970, recorded media arose and was being displayed through the TV. -
Steamboat Mickey Mouse
The shory film was created in black and white and did not have any talking. It was a short comedy film directed by Walt Disney. Mickey made whistling sounds to indicate the steamboat noises/whistles, letting the audience understand what is going on. -
First Academy awards
The first academy awards was awarded in 1929. They awarded people and groups for their motion films and acting. There was a total of 250 people in the ballroom. -
Lions Gate Entertainment
The film company is an American/Canadian production. It is one of the most successful mini films in America. The company is the seventh most successful movie businesses.
