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It started with Eadwaerd Muybridge. He made a bet with someone for $25,000 that all four feet of a horse is off the ground.He set up cameras and took pictures. He won and thats how Motion Pictures was created.
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It was a small theater that showed skits, comedy routines, and song and dance numbers. It started to feature short films. Later in the 1900's, it expanded and became nickelodeon
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He was the first 20th century superstar. He only make $150 a week and later made millions yearly. He uses his films to subtly communicate messages about good and evil in society. He died on December 25, 1977
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It's first public demonstration was at Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences. Edison's company devised this device. They made a bit of money selling this device.
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It's a camera, printer and projector designed by the Lumerie brothers.It was first presented at the Grand Café on the Boulevard des Capucines in Paris.
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Thomas Edison's employee, Edwin Porter created this movie. It was the first U.S narrative film. It had 14 scenes and only lasted 12 minutes.
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The world's first Nickelodeon that opened up.It was located at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The name nickelodeon was created when they charged people 5 cents to enter.
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Led by Thomas Edison, companies formed a trust. They plan to control things like raw film stock and projection equipment. They would raid independent companies.
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One of the first movies to use color. The movie was about the Royals visiting India. They showcased the use of Kinemacolor.
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Founded by Harry, Albert, Sam, and Jack L. Warner.The three elder brothers began the movie business. Sam and Albert invest $150 to present "The Great Train Robbery"
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This is the first movie with sound.Cantor Rabinowitz wanted his son to carry on the tradition. It was distributed by The Warner Brothers.
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Founded by William Fox.It was claimed at 1915 but 1935 was claimed merger as its founding.They are a member of Motion Picture Association of America. William Fox lost control of the company in 1930
