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First Motion Picture Camera
Edison builds the first motion picture camera. -
First motion picture studio
The Edison Corporation makes the first motion picture studio. -
First Movie Theater
The first movie theater opens in Pittsburgh. -
Code Of Decency Established
William Hays establishes a code of decency that outlines what is acceptable in films. -
First Three Color Movie
A three-color system appeared in Becky Sharp. -
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Technological Developments
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Cinema-Scope
wide-screen processes, the CinemaScope was created and used in the movie The Robe. -
Film Rating System Developed
The motion picture rating system debuts with G, PG, R and X.