C. Francis Jenkins

Charles Francis Jenkins

Charles Francis Jenkins — American inventor and pioneer of cinema and television (1867–1934)

Charles Francis Jenkins was an American engineer who was a pioneer of early cinema and one of the inventors of television, though he used mechanical rather than electronic technologies. His businesses included Charles Jenkins Laboratories and Jenkins Television Corporation. Over 400 patents were issued to Jenkins, many for his inventions related to motion pictures and television.

Filmography in the catalog

Credited on 1 film (1930) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field. Also mentioned in 3 other records (descriptions, transcriptions, copyright notes).

Year ▼ Title CreatorLengthFormatColorSound
1930 WORLD'S MOST FAMOUS GOLF STARS IN ACTION. C. Francis Jenkins