History of Film

First Film Evermade

Jun 15, 1878

First "Film" was made because of a bet about a horse having all four feet off the ground at once. A series of pictures were taken to settle the bet. This Series of pictures helped develop the idea of moving pictures or films.

First Film Camera

Sep 4, 1888

First film camera invented by George Eastman. The camera took a series of pictures on one long strip of film. This camera started the film industry.

The Great Train Robbery

Dec 1, 1903

The first action film ever made. Filmed by Edwin S. Porter a former Edison Studios cameraman. Filmed in New Jersey and inspired by Scott Marble's 1896 play.

Humorous Phases of Funny Faces

Apr 6, 1906

Directed by J. Stuart Blackton, viewed as the first animated film ever on standard film. The Cartoons were hand drawn on a chalkboard. Used stop motion animation

First Ever stuntman

Nov 12, 1910

This stunt included a man jumping from a burning hot air balloon in the Hudson River. There is no title for the film this scene was in. This was however a silent film.

Tillie's Punctured Romance

Dec 21, 1914

First silent comedy film directed by Mack Sennett. Starring famous silent movie actor Charlie Chaplin. This started a love of comedy and a new genre of movies.

Warner Bros.

Apr 14, 1923

The Warner Brothers are founded. They become one of the most valuable company in the world. They also own the rights to many popular franchises

Disney

Oct 16, 1923

Founded by brother Walt disney and Roy O. Disney originally as the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio. They quickly established them selves as a leader in American animation before diversifying into almost all forms of entertainment. Disney owns right to some of the most popular franchises in the world including, Lucas Films and Marvel.

The Jazz Singer

Oct 27, 1927

The first movie to feature sound. It started the commercial ascendance of sound films and killed the silent film industry. Directed by Alan Crosland and produced by the Warner Bros.

Color Movies

Jun 4, 1939

Some of the most famous color movies mad in 1939. The Wizard of Oz and Gone With The Wind being the most iconic uses of color in the film industry. Marking not the first but definitely most known color movies.

A New Hope

May 25, 1977

Directed by George Lucas and considered one of the most popular movies in history. Being number one of seven more movies to come its truly one of americas classics. The StarWars saga continues to even today.

Reservoir Dogs

Oct 23, 1992

A 1992 American Crime Thriller directed by Quentin Tarantino. Reservoir Dogs was named "Greatest Independent Film of all Time". Sparking Tarantino's career as one of the best directors in Hollywood history.