History Of Film by Samuel Aguirre

Vaudeville

Mar 23, 1880

Vaudeville was a stage that had many people perform many funny or interesting things such as skits, dance, and songs

Kinetoscope

Aug 31, 1891

A device that had to be cranked up to see several image move to make a little film. The images were about cartoons or about everyday things. Only one person can view the images.

The First Projector

Apr 21, 1892

Thomas Edison & his partner William Dickson had made the first projector to be viewed by more people compared to the kinetoscope. they filmed 20 sec long films of different things. But Thomas Edison didn't release it to the public.

First Public Projector

Mar 23, 1895

Two brothers from France named Auguste and Louis Lumiere. They were the first to publicly release the projector unlike Thomas Edison. they called the motion pictures cinematographe.

Nickelodean

Mar 23, 1900

Nickelodeon was made right after the vaudeville stages. It was a more popular and more entertaining than the vaudeville.It would soon be have more views later in the years.

No Money For Actors and Actress ?

Mar 23, 1900

In New York they did not put the names of people who were acting in their films because they didn't want them to demand more money for what they are doing.

First Narrative Film In The U.S.

Mar 23, 1903

The film was called "The Great Train Robbery". The film lasted 20 minutes but was a great success and had 14 scenes total.

America's Sweetheart

Mar 23, 1905

Mary Pickford was a famous female actress who was just as famous as Chaplin and made millions of dollars in California films.

MPPC

Dec 23, 1908

Thomas Edison and other companies had joined together to make a company called the "Motion Picture Patents Company". They had controlled raw film stock and projection equipment.

The Attraction

Mar 23, 1910

Nickelodeon had attracted 26 million people each week or so. Then doubled in views 5 years later. More people started to invest in making money from films.

Why Did Film Go To California ?

Mar 23, 1912

Well when the Motion Picture Patents Company(MPPC)existed they would try to force you to use their equipment and make you pay money. If you tried to make a movie on your own you would most likely have you equipment broken by him Thomas Edison himself. Another reason is because of lighting it was hard in New York do to the weather there.

Actors Of The 20th Century

Mar 23, 1917

Charlie Chaplin was famous for his silent comedy and was paid $150 a week. In 1917 he was making millions of dollars for every film he did in California.