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Film began with a bet
Film started with a bet. Eadweard Muybidge bet $25,000 that when a horse is going full speed, all it's hooves are in the air. To prove this he set up several cameras in a row to take pictures as a horse passed them. -
The kinetoscope
In 1889, Thomas Edition invented the Kinetoscope. The Kinetoscope had one peephole that was meant for a one person audience. Edition also invented a projector, but he didnt use it because he believed he could make more money off a one-person audience. -
The Cinematographe
In 1892, The Lumier brothers invented the Cinematographe. With these, they were able to create 30-60 second film. These were shown in the first theaters -
Projector Monopoly
In 1895, the Lumiere brothers put a patent on the projector. This was first invented by Edidtion, but he focused more on his one-audience kinetiscope. The Lumiere brothers showed there first film on project in Paris. -
First Action Movie
In 1903 the first action movie was created. The name of the film was "The Great Train Robery."It had 14 scenes of a train moviing towards the camera, and lasted 12 minutes. -
Nickelodeon
The first nickelodeon opened in Pittsburgh. It showed films indoors for only a nickel. They also had different acts and performances in between films. -
The first Cartoon
In 1906 the first ainimated cartoon was made. The short film just contained funny faces. They made it on a chalk board -
MPPC
In 1908 the MPPC formed. It stands for The Motion Picture Patents Company. It basically put a monopoly on anything that involved film. -
Stars come out
In 1910 the first film stars were recognized. Due to the MPPC in New York and the east coast, actor's names werent recognized in movies. So, in California film makers started to reveal their actors' names so they could gain fame. -
Warner Bros
In 1923 4 brothers, Jack, Samuel, Harry, and Albert created the company Warner Bros. Harry was the president of it. The company is still around to this day -
First movie with sound
The first audible film was made in 1926. The star actor was John Barrymore. It was produced by the Warner Bros -
3D
In 1953 the first 3D film was made. It was called "The house of Wax." It was one of the first American horror stories
