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The first silent film
The Roundhay Garden Scene
is technically the first silent film, it only lasted a few seconds. It depicts several people walking around the garden and the short movie was filmed by Louis Le Prince. -
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Silent Films Era
Silent Films
are created and introduced in theatres around the world. Although the films themselves were silent, they were often accompanied by music played in the theatre. -
First sound film
The Dickson Experimental Sound Film
was first released in 1894, it featured a jazz singer with sections of music, singing, and talking. As this was the first film with sound, there was only a small amount of sound at different point of movie. -
First film in colour
Vie et Passion du Christ
(Life and Passion of the Christ) was the first film to ever be made with colour. The silent film recreates the experiences of Jesus Christ and other biblical stories. The film was first released in France in May of 1903, and then was released in the US in June of 1903. -
First claymation film
The Sculptor's Nightmare
was the first claymation film, the short film was politically based with members of a political club debating who would replace Theodore Roosevelt. The main character ends up getting a nightmare about different political figures exploding. -
Disney
Disney
was created in 1923 by the Walt brothers, it has created hundreds of films and movies ranging from animations, claymations, cartoons, TV shows, franchises, and movies. Disney has created many iconic characters throughout its history such as Mickey Mouse, Princesses, and many more. -
First TV invented
Philo Taylor Farnsworth, at the time 21 years old, designed the tv that was later introduced in households around the US. Films became more accessible in homes, also introducing tv shows later on. -
The first TV show
The Queen's Messenger
was the first TV show ever, it was broadcasted in 1928. The first episode didn't last long with only 41 - 48 lines in total. -
World War 2 ends
WW2 ends and people have more time to do things they enjoy such such as watching movies. -
First Australian film in colour
Jedda
was the film in Australia to introduce colour. The film also was the first film in Australia to have Aboriginal leads. The movie depicts Jedda's indigenous struggles after being bought by a white woman. She meets a half-caste man and run away together. When introduced to the aboriginal tribe she they both get rejected, it ends with them committing suicide together. -
The first TV introduced in Australia
Although television experiments in Australia began as early as 1929, the first TV was introduced in households around Melbourne and Sydney in 1956. The government has planned this which can be seen through the experiments. -
Colour TVs introduced to Australia
Breadcrumb
was the coloured television that was introduced to Australian homes in 1975 and became a common household item by 1978. -
VHS
VHS was released between 1976 - 1977 depending on the country, this made films and movies accessible in households across the world. -
The first CD invented
Sony, Philips Electronics, Toshiba, and Time Warner collectively created the first CD. -
Netflix launches
Netflix is a streaming service that has made it easier to watch movies online. Since the launch, this has influenced many other online streaming service to be released. -
Marvel
Marvel
has broken and set records in film history. The MCU has become the most popular franchise in history with a total of 29 movies today in only the span of 23 years. The company has made $27.6 billion. Marvel has completely changed films and culture especially surrounding super hero movies.
