History of Film

Kinetophone

1910

Thomas Edison introduces it to the public. In return made talkies a reality. Was a device that created films with sound.

Rin Tin Tin

1923

German Shepherd that became film's first canine star. Was a dog that got rescued during WW1.

The Jazz Singer

1927

First feature-length talkie. The film starred Al Jolson. Synchronized dialogue.

Technicolor

1935

Becky Sharp was the first film to use technicolor. Two-color film technology. A series of color motion picture processes.

McCarthyism

1948

The Hollywood Ten refused to advertise any communist leanings which led to them being imprisoned for contempt of court. Many accusations of communism.

Wide Screen

1953

New widescreen processes to produce bigger and more exciting films for television was invented. Was made to fit TV screens.

CinemaScope

1953

For shooting widescreen films. Was created to be a competitor of TV. Marked the beginning of the modern anamorphic format.

Film Ratings

1968

Film ratings were introduced with G, PG, R and X. PG-13 wasn't a thing yet. Film ratings were applied to any motion movie.

Steadycam

1976

First used in Rocky. Was a new option to filmmakers. Was a way to film a movie and the camera being stable and not moving around all over the place.

NC-17

1990

The X rating is replaced by NC-17. Meaning that it wasn't suitable for anyone under the age of 17. Later changed back to just X.

Titanic

1997

Most expensive film of all time. Cost around $250 and $300 million to produce and market the film. Also became the highest-grossing film of all time.

Shrek 2

2004

Shrek 2 becomes the highest-grossing animated film of all time. Replaced Finding Nemo and The Lion King.