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First Public Displays
The first public displays were in the 1890s. In 1889, the first theater was made in Philadelphia. In 1900, Film studios were made -
The Great Train Robbery
The Edison Corporation made the first western, and established the use of shots and editing. -
Edison's Kinetophone
Edison creates the kinetophone -
The Jazz Singer
Release of the first feature-length talkie. -
Technicolor
Audience can now see films in color. -
McCarthyism
McCarthyism claimed accusations of communism, and Hollywood was threatened by it. Hollywood Ten were imprisoned for contempt of court. -
Wide Screen
The release of bigger and wider films. -
Production Code
MPAA initiates a review of the Production Code. This effects the prohibitions on the portrayal of drug use, abortion, miscegenation, prostitution, and abortion in films -
Motion Picture Ratings
Release of a various motion picture rating systems that are used to help parents decide what films are appropriate. -
Introduction of the Steadycam
The steadycam becomes available allowing the operator to have more smooth shots -
Home Entertainment Revenues Exceeded Box Office
Studio revenues from home entertainment were more profitable than from theatrical, box-office returns. -
Copyright Act
The Family Entertainment and Copyright Act of 2005 was introduced to Congress.
