Traces the history of film from 1895 to 1915, beginning with Edison’s first experiments and concluding with Chaplin’s early shorts. Emphasises the contributions of Melies, Griffith and Chaplin. Narrated by William Wintersole.
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ACMI Identifier
503684
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Chaplin, Charlie, 1889-1977
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion picture industry
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion pictures - History
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion pictures - Production and direction
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Technological innovations
People → Chaplin, Charlie, 1889-1977
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)