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The first public displays were in the 1890s. In 1889, the first theater was made in Philadelphia. In 1900, Film studios were made
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The Edison Corporation made the first western, and established the use of shots and editing.
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Edison creates the kinetophone
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Release of the first feature-length talkie.
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Audience can now see films in color.
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McCarthyism claimed accusations of communism, and Hollywood was threatened by it. Hollywood Ten were imprisoned for contempt of court.
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The release of bigger and wider films.
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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
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Release of a various motion picture rating systems that are used to help parents decide what films are appropriate.
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The steadycam becomes available allowing the operator to have more smooth shots
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Studio revenues from home entertainment were more profitable than from theatrical, box-office returns.
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The Family Entertainment and Copyright Act of 2005 was introduced to Congress.
