and its humble beginnings… Film History and its humble beginnings…
Where did film begin?
What famous American led the way? USA & FRANCE What famous American led the way?
Can you guess who I am?
France’s Lumiere Brothers
When did moving pictures begin?
Late 1880s - 1890s Edison invents Kinetoscope One viewer at a time ‘Film Strip’
The Kinetoscope
Kinetoscope parlours became a huge success!
1895 Lumiere Bros. improved it Projected the image for a group experience Films were silent Extremely short (one minute) 1896 Sandow video
What was the dominant form of entertainment at this time in history?
Vaudeville Theatre!
Vaudeville Traveling show Comedians & routines Singing & dancing Variety show
Silent Film Era Begins (1890- 1927) Black & White Camera is in one position Broad acting style Simple plots
“A Trip to the Moon” by Georges Melies 1902 “Le Voyage dans la Lune”
Groundbreaking Film First Science Fiction France Special Effects Extremely popular Compare/contrast with Eugene Sandow film
Great artistic vision lasts… Smashing Pumpkins “Tonight Tonight” Find 3 likenesses & 3 differences with “A Trip to the Moon”
What did you learn? End of day II
Changes in Film Actors & Directors Plots By 1907 4,000 Nickelodeons Escapism = BIG BUSINESS
1910 “Stars” are Born Rudolph Valentino “The Latin Lover” Theda Bara Charlie Chaplin
Rudolph Valentino 1895 - 1926 First male sex symbol/idol “The Sheik” Born in Italy Came to America
Most Famous Role The Sheik of Arabia See videos
Tragic Passing Lung infection Died at 31 Country mourned
Theda Bara 1885 - 1955 American actress “The Vamp” ( a woman who’d take your man away) First sex symbol
Began as a stage actress Cast as a vampire Overnight success Made $4000 a week Faded away Video/interview
Charlie Chaplin 1889-1977 Born in England Parents were actors/musicians Lost both parents by 14 He & brother alone
Stage Career Vaudeville comedy duo Chaplin writes & directs “The Little Tramp”
Movie Career Loveable bumbling tramp Wrote, starred in, directed& produced his own films Over 70 films Genius
Notable Films “The Great Dictator” “Modern Times” videos
Two Geniuses, One Friendship
Notable Awards 3 Academy Awards Knighted by Queen Elizabeth Hollywood Walk of Fame