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Historical Film Events

By mahamkhanzada

  • First Public Displays

    First Public Displays
    The first public displays were in the 1890s. In 1889, the first theater was made in Philadelphia. In 1900, Film studios were made

  • The Great Train Robbery

    The Great Train Robbery
    The Edison Corporation made the first western, and established the use of shots and editing.

  • Edison's Kinetophone

    Edison's Kinetophone
    Edison creates the kinetophone

  • The Jazz Singer

    The Jazz Singer
    Release of the first feature-length talkie.

  • Technicolor

    Technicolor
    Audience can now see films in color.

  • McCarthyism

    McCarthyism
    McCarthyism claimed accusations of communism, and Hollywood was threatened by it. Hollywood Ten were imprisoned for contempt of court.

  • Wide Screen

    Wide Screen
    The release of bigger and wider films.

  • Production Code

    Production Code
    MPAA initiates a review of the Production Code. This effects the prohibitions on the portrayal of drug use, abortion, miscegenation, prostitution, and abortion in films

  • Motion Picture Ratings

    Motion Picture Ratings
    Release of a various motion picture rating systems that are used to help parents decide what films are appropriate.

  • Introduction of the Steadycam

    Introduction of the Steadycam
    The steadycam becomes available allowing the operator to have more smooth shots

  • Home Entertainment Revenues Exceeded Box Office

    Home Entertainment Revenues Exceeded Box Office
    Studio revenues from home entertainment were more profitable than from theatrical, box-office returns.

  • Copyright Act

    Copyright Act
    The Family Entertainment and Copyright Act of 2005 was introduced to Congress.