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It All Started With A Bet
People argue about all a horse's feet are off the ground at the same point, but Eadweard MuyBridge was determined to prove it. Multiple shots were taken, and it shows that a galloping horse has all it feet off the ground. With that, he won the bet at $25,000. -
A Kinetoscope Parlor
After Thomas Edison invented the " Peephole Kinetoscope ", the movie theater is born. People at a time will go to the projector and view the pictures. Because of this, Edison believes this will make more money. -
The Lumiere Bros.
According to historians, these two brothers of France are the ones who put up moving pictures on a screen for an audience. " Cinematographe " was invented. The films were very short, about 30 - 60 seconds in total. Admission is one - franc ( One coin ). -
VandeVilles
There was a change for films of course. Vandevilles were small skits of comedy, songs and dancing for features. It became popular soon later in the U.S. -
The Great Train Robbery!!!
Directed by Edwin Porter, who was Edison's employee. This film was the first ever U.S. narrative story. Unlike the 30 - 60 seconds, it lasted 12 minutes. It was considered " Epic " because of the different angles and scenes. -
Nickelodeon!
The vandeville was changed to Nickelodeon. The people have to a nickel for entering the theater, which is how it got the name. Despite being popular, it didn't have any sound at all. The people have to bang on stuff and play music from instruments. -
The Popularity Attracted Who?
5 years later, Nickelodeon was attracting about 26 million viewers each week. Because of its popularity, anyone who wants to make money will join. This was known as Monopoly. -
Let's Move To Hollywood!!!
During that time, anyone who wants to make their own movie was crushed by the MPPC ( Motion Picture Patents Company ). Individuals have move to California for that reason. Along with many films are being shot outside since it took a lot of light to slow the speed of films. The first movie in Hollywood was called " The Old California ". -
Become A Star!!!
In Hollywood, actors/actresses become famous movie stars. The companies thought that the people will see movies more if their favorite actor/actress are in the films, this was a very smart strategy for the business. The MPPC didn't want their actors/actresses to be famous because they'll have to pay a lot of money. -
Famous Stars!
Despite the silent films, there are a lot of famous stars. Two of them are Mary Pickford ( America's SweetHeart ) who appeared in " The Poor Little Rich Girl " . Charlie Chapin ( The Comic Genius ) who is in the comedy routine. -
Charlie Chaplin
The genius of comedy and filmmaker of the era. He was making $150 dollars a week, which is a lot back then. His first film was " Making A Living ". -
Chaplin Made How Much?!
By that time, he made around $26 millions a year. The films he makes are actually about society equality, also making fun of dictators and world leaders. -
Let's Add Some Sounds!
After many years of silent films, sound finally came out. It was only music and effects back then. The first feature film was " The Jazz Singer " which was known as a talkie.
