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First Still Photograph Taken
In 1827, Joseph Niepce took the first photograph from an upstairs window in his house. -
First Motion Picture Camera Was Built
In 1889, William Laurie Dickson built the first motion-picture camera named "The Kinetograph". -
Lumiere Brothers Start Producing Short Films
In 1895, the Lumiere Brothers began creating 30 to 60 scond films and showing them in a Paris cafe for an admission fee of one franc. -
Kinetoscope is Invented
Edison's earlier invention, the phonograph, did not sell well because the pictures and souds would not match. Because of this, Edison created the kinetoscope, which is a device for viewing moving pictures without sound. -
Edwin Porter Creates the First U.S. Narrative Film
In 1903, Edwin Porter, an employee of Thomas Jefferson, created the film called "The Great Train Robbery". His film had 14 scenes and lasted 12 minutes. -
First Movie Theater Opens In Pittsburgh
In Pittsburgh, the first theater opened in order to show only motion pictures. It was named "The Nickelodeon". -
Motion Picture Patents Company Was Created
The Motion Picture Patents Company (MPCC) was created in order to control things like film distribution and exhibition. -
Nickeodeon Studios Become Really Popular
Nickelodeon Studios were bringing in 26 milion people a week. Because of this, people who sought big profit were attracted to them. -
Walt Disney Creates First Cartoon
In 1924, Walt Disney created the cartoon "Alice In Wonderland". -
Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs is Released
In 1938, Disney created its first feature film, "Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs".
