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How it all started
It started with a 25,000 bet.
About a galloping horse had all four feet off the ground at the same time at the same point. -
The issue
in effort to settle the issue once and for all an experiment was set up in which a rapid sequence ofphotos were taken of a running horse. -
Kinetoscope Parlor
Once the principle of creating the illuion of motion from a series of still images was realized, devices were invented that would fascinate anyone who wanted to watch. -
Edison elctric light bulb
Phinigraph fame liked the fact that only one person at a time could see the images. Which made $$$$ -
Cinematoghraphe
Short films, 30-60 seconds started in a Paris Cafe . -
Nickelodeon
Started charging a "nickel" for shows is how the named was founded. Places at Vaudeville (small theatres) performed . -
The Great Train Robbery
Thomas Edison & Edwin Porter who created. A real atory. -
Nickelodeon Filming
Attracting 26 million viewers each week. Doubled twice the next weeks. -
The early days
Many films where shot outside of east coast ,alot of light needed. Also New York if weather wasent good in East Coast. -
MPPA
Close to Mexico . Close up operations and make a hasty retreat to a safer terrain. -
MPPC
Didnt want to list the names of actors because of fear of money.
West Coast saw stuff differently.
Developing popular stars. -
Mary Pickford 20th Century superstar
2 stars Mary P. & Charlie C. annals of film history. Really famous. Stars of silent Comedy.
