The First (Motion) Picture Show

Year Published: 1977

Creator: Bell Geoffrey

Format: 16mm

Sound: sound

Copyright: Registered 8Apr77 · MP30761 (Jul-Dec 1977) Copyright holder: Geoffrey Bell Registered 21Jun76 · MU9797 (Jul-Dec 1976) Copyright holder: Geoffrey Bell

Description: Combines artwork, old still photographs and animation to illustrate the stages leading to the first motion picture demonstration in 1880. Traces the technological development of projection, animation and photography. Outlines the contributions of Eadweard Muybridge, Leland Stanford and other individuals.