The Origins of cinema. Volume 1 [videorecording]
By: Kartes Video.
Contributors: Porter, Edwin S.; Edison Electric Light Company.; Kartes Video Communications.; Library of Congress.
Series: Video film classics ; 1
Publisher: KVC
Published: 1984
Place of publication: Indianapolis, Ind
Language: eng
Number of pages: 108
Subjects: Motion pictures -- History.; Short films.; Silent films.
Notes: FOR CLASSROOM USE ONLY. VHS. "Rare film masterpieces from the Library of Congress." Chapter 1: Early examples of narrative films from the Edison Company, most photographed by Edwin S. Porter. Chapter 2: Thomas Edison films. Chapter 3: Three early examples of original plots written especially for the screen. Chapter 4. Three Edison Company comedies. Elopement on horseback -- Strange adventures of New York drummer -- Uncle Josh's nightmare -- Terrible Teddy, the grizzly king -- Love by the light of the moon -- The Seven ages -- How Jones lost his roll -- The whole Dam family and the Dam dog.

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