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Kinetoscope Parlors
In 1895, the first Kinetoscope Parlor opened. These parlors were comprised of multiple booths where you would have one eye up to a hole and you would see the optical illusion of moving pictures -
The Lumiere Brothers
Shortly after the release of Kinetoscope Parlors, the Lumiere Brothers began releasing films that were projected and multiple people could view at the same time. -
Vaudeville Productions
When the 1900's came into view film producers like Vaudeville began making short skits. This later became what is known today as Nickelodens -
The Great Train Robbery
In 1903, Edwin Porter (an employee of Thomas Edison) created the first narrative film called "The Great Train Robbery". It featured 14 scenes and lasted 12 minutes. -
Nickeloden Advancements
In 1910, Nickeloden theaters were attracting over 26 million viewers each week. Their great amount of profit lead the way for a future monopoly. -
Motion Picture Patents Company
From 1910-1915, the MPPC was created and became monopolized. They owned all film making equipment and so forth. They would not hesitate to use force against those who tried to by pass their tactics. -
The Move to California
Sometime during 1911, most movie studio companies began moving to Las Angeles California. Mainly because of Thomas Edison and his crew. The location allowed perfect film and a hasty getaway into mexico. -
Actor/ Actress Recognization
After the move to Las Angeles, many actors and actresses began getting the recognition they deserved and began getting payed more -
Color in Film
In 1918, the first film to have color was released. Some historians argue that The Wizard of Oz was the first film to have color. However, the first film to have color is called "Cupid Angling". -
Max Production
By the 1920's North America was producing an average of 800 films a year. This is still by far the largest output of films in history -
Film With Sound
In 1927, the first film was conducted with sound. Though it was just sound, it was revolutionary. The first film with sound is called "The Jazz Singer". -
The Wizard of Oz
In 1939, The Wizard of Oz was released. It is recognized as the first film with both color and sound.
