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Historical Films

By Brandan_Hoang

  • The Origin of Filming

    The Origin of Filming
    It started with Eadwaerd Muybridge. He made a bet with someone for $25,000 that all four feet of a horse is off the ground.He set up cameras and took pictures. He won and thats how Motion Pictures was created.

  • Vaudeville

    Vaudeville
    It was a small theater that showed skits, comedy routines, and song and dance numbers. It started to feature short films. Later in the 1900's, it expanded and became nickelodeon

  • Charlie Chapin

    Charlie Chapin
    He was the first 20th century superstar. He only make $150 a week and later made millions yearly. He uses his films to subtly communicate messages about good and evil in society. He died on December 25, 1977

  • Peephole Kinetoscope

    Peephole Kinetoscope
    It's first public demonstration was at Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences. Edison's company devised this device. They made a bit of money selling this device.

  • Cinématographe

    Cinématographe
    It's a camera, printer and projector designed by the Lumerie brothers.It was first presented at the Grand Café on the Boulevard des Capucines in Paris.

  • The Great Train Robbery

    The Great Train Robbery
    Thomas Edison's employee, Edwin Porter created this movie. It was the first U.S narrative film. It had 14 scenes and only lasted 12 minutes.

  • Nickelodeon

    Nickelodeon
    The world's first Nickelodeon that opened up.It was located at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The name nickelodeon was created when they charged people 5 cents to enter.

  • Motion Picture Patent Company

    Motion Picture Patent Company
    Led by Thomas Edison, companies formed a trust. They plan to control things like raw film stock and projection equipment. They would raid independent companies.

  • With Our King and Queen Through India

    With Our King and Queen Through India
    One of the first movies to use color. The movie was about the Royals visiting India. They showcased the use of Kinemacolor.

  • Warner Bros.

    Warner Bros.
    Founded by Harry, Albert, Sam, and Jack L. Warner.The three elder brothers began the movie business. Sam and Albert invest $150 to present "The Great Train Robbery"

  • The Jazz Singer

    The Jazz Singer
    This is the first movie with sound.Cantor Rabinowitz wanted his son to carry on the tradition. It was distributed by The Warner Brothers.

  • 20th Century Fox

    20th Century Fox
    Founded by William Fox.It was claimed at 1915 but 1935 was claimed merger as its founding.They are a member of Motion Picture Association of America. William Fox lost control of the company in 1930