History of film

Moving Images

Jan 1, 1830

Moving images start to expand throughout the country starting in Austria then Belgium and finally Britian.

"Wheel of life"

Mar 22, 1867

The wheel of life, or first projector for animations and moving images was patented

First movie studio

Mar 22, 1894

The Edison Corporation establishes the first motion-picture studio,a Place named the Black Maria
One of the first Kinetoscope opens at 1155 Broadway in New York City. People can watch a single film for 25 cents.

First Movie Theatre

Mar 22, 1905

The very first movie theater opens in Pittsburg, and is greeted by many. Causing a spark in movie making and every day culture for families.

First Movie review

Mar 22, 1909

After having movies on the rise, people wanted to know more about movies. Not just wanting to go and waste their money. So The New York Times publishes the first movie review. Over a movie called Pippa Passes by D. W. Griffith

Kinetophone

Mar 22, 1910

Thomas Edison Premieres his new device named the Kinetophone. Near July Edison releases his new sound system to be used throughout movie theatres, causing more use for vocals throughout movies.

First Feature Film

Mar 22, 1911

The first Feature film makes its way into theatres and is possible by the two reels of D. W. Griffith's Enoch Arden. Which was called 'The Story of the Kelly Gang'

code of decency

Mar 22, 1930

Once films became big, more and more was shown on the screen. Audiences were getting disturbed, so William Hays. Was the first to come up with a code of decency. Which explains the limitations of what is allowed on the screen.

three-color system

Mar 22, 1935

Although two-color process was used in 1922, audiences weren't impressed by Technicolor until a three-color system appeared in Becky Sharp. Causing a more vibrant and bold color, which also allowed improvements in technology for color in movies.

Snow White

Mar 22, 1937

Walt Disney joins the connection of making animated movies, and releases 'Snow white and the seven dwarfs' in 1937. Making it be an instant classic to those in their time, and a great starter to the rest of movies walt disney was making.

Gone with wind

Mar 22, 1939

The big screen Creates a Movie based of the book 'Gone With The Wind', and premieres it everywhere. Causing a Collection of $192 Million. Making it one of the most profitable at the time, and the longest at the time with a screen time of 231 minutes.

Marilyn Monroe

Mar 22, 1962

Marilyn Monroe dies of a drug overdose at age 36.
Government regulations force studios out of the talent agency business. Marilyn Monroe, dies from a drug abuse. At only age 36, it creates a sense of awareness of the hollywood scene. Government regulations force studios out of the talent agency.