• 1982
  • Not Rated
  • 1h
Before the Nickelodeon: The Early Cinema of Edwin S. Porter

Summary This documentary is produced by one of the world's foremost authorities and biographers of Edwin S. Porter. Since little is known of Porter's personal life, the emphasis here is on his technique and contributions to the art of the cinema. This film also serves as a documentary on the origins of the American cinema; Porter's work is showcased in the context of the whole American cinema of his day, from mutoscope parlors to the advent of the projected image. View more details

  • 1982
  • Not Rated
  • 1h

Before the Nickelodeon: The Early Cinema of Edwin S. Porter

Directed : Charles Musser

Written : Warren Leight Charles Musser

Stars : Blanche Sweet Jay Leyda Rob Issen Robert Sklar

All cast & crew

6.3

Details

Genres : History Biography Documentary

Release date : Oct 8, 1982

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English

Production companies : Film for Thought New York-Hollywood Feature Film Production

Summary This documentary is produced by one of the world's foremost authorities and biographers of Edwin S. Porter. Since little is known of Porter's personal life, the emphasis here is on his technique and contributions to the art of the cinema. This film also serves as a documentary on the origins of the American cinema; Porter's work is showcased in the context of the whole American cinema of his day, from mutoscope parlors to the advent of the projected image. View more details

Details

Genres : History Biography Documentary

Release date : Oct 8, 1982

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English

Production companies : Film for Thought New York-Hollywood Feature Film Production

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