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Phenakistiscope is Introduced
The Phenakistiscope was invented by Joseph Plateau, and was a disk that would be held in front of the mirror, then spun while the viewer would look through a peephole to see an animated image. -
Zoetrope Introduced
The zoetrope was invented by William George Horner, and was a drumlike version of the phenakistiscope. When someone turned the crank, the drum would spin, showing a mini show through the peepholes. -
Leland Stanford's Bet
Leland Stanford wagered $25k that a horse at one point, will have all feet in the air when running. He got a photographer to arrange a contraption to take 12 photos of the horse, and Leland won the bet. -
Zoopraxiscope Invented by Eadward Muybridge
Invented by Eadward Muybridge, the zoopraxiscope was considered to be one of the first movie projectors. -
Introduction of the Handheld Box Camera
Invented by George Eastman, this camera was made to make popular photography possible, letting almost everyone own one. -
Kinetoscope Invented
Thomas Edison created the concept of the kinetoscope, but W.K.L. Dickson was the cerdited inventor. One would look through the top peephole and crank the lever to view the short film. -
Invention of The "Black Maria"
Thomas Edison invented the first screening studio, The "Black "Maria," in New Jersey. It was built to rotate and adjust to the Sun's rays. -
First Kinetoscope Parlor in New York
Kinetoscope Parlors were popular for a short time, and werre a miniature success, until other inventors created advancements in projecting. -
"Fred Ott's Sneeze" Filmed in Edison's Black Maria
Fred Ott's Sneeze was filmed by Thomas Edison and W.K.L. Dickson, and considered the first copyrighted film. -
Lumiere Bros. World's First Public Screening
The Lumiere Bros. first public film screening, Workers Leaving the Factory, was one of the many short films that was shown in the screening.
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A Trip to the Moon is Filmed
Georges Meiles was a magician who came up with the idea to add movies to his performances. But in 1902, he ended up filming the first science fiction film in history.
A Trip to the Moon -
The Great Train Robbery is Filmed
The Great Train Robbery was filmed by Edwin S. Porter, and was the first successful story film.
The Great Train Robbery -
The Iroquois Theatre Fire
The Iroquois Theatre Fire was caused due to low safety standards, and after the fire, reforms were made on the specifics of theatre safety. -
Nickelodeons Introduced
Nickelodeons, or five-cent theatres, were a chep but popular form of entertainment that was available for almost anyone. -
Films No Longer Sold, But Rented
After 1907, to prevent copyright laws from being broken, films were no longer sold to avoid theft, but were rented and expected to be returned.
