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1901 Films
The year 1901 in film involved some significant events. __TOC__ Events *Edwin S. Porter is put in charge of Thomas Edison's motion-picture production company * Thomas Edison closes "America's First Movie Studio", the Edison's Black Maria Notable films released in 1901 A * ''Alfred Butterworth and Sons, Glebe Mills, Hollinwood'', produced by Mitchell and Kenyon – (List of British films before 1920, GB) * ''Another Job for the Undertaker'', directed by Edwin S. Porter and George S. Fleming – (List of American films of 1901, US) B * ''The Big Swallow'', directed by James Williamson (film pioneer), James Williamson – (List of British films before 1920, GB) * ''Blue Beard (1901 film), Blue Beard (Barbe-Bleue)'', directed by Georges Méliès, based on the Bluebeard, 1697 fairy tale by Charles Perrault – (List of French films before 1910, France) C * ''The Countryman and the Cinematograph'', directed by Robert W. Paul – (List of British films before 1920, GB) * ''Cunard ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Countryman And The Cinematograph
''The Countryman and the Cinematograph'' (also known as ''The Countryman's First Sight of the Animated Pictures'') is a 1901 British short silent comedy film, directed by Robert W. Paul Robert William Paul (3 October 1869 – 28 March 1943) was an English pioneer of film and scientific instrument maker. He made narrative films as early as April 1895, which were shown first in Edison Kinetoscope knockoffs. In 1896 he showe ..., featuring a stereotypical yokel reacting to films projected onto a screen. The film "is one of the earliest known examples of a film within a film", where, according to Michael Brooke of BFI Screenonline, "the audience reaction to that film is as important a part of the drama as the content of the film itself". In 1902, a remake of the film, '' Uncle Josh at the Moving Picture Show'', was produced at the Edison Company, directed by Edwin S. Porter. References External links * * 1901 films British black-and-white films 1901 comedy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joseph Perry (cinematographer)
Joseph Henry Perry (5 August 1863 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, UK – 29 April 1943 in Sydney, Australia) was an Pākehā, English-born New Zealander and Australian cinematographer, entrepreneur and Salvation Army officer. Born to Joseph Perry Sr. and Eliza Hall, his sons Orrie Perry, Orizaba, Reginald and Stanley also went on to have careers in the Australian film industry. Perry helped establish Australia's first film studio in Melbourne, and went on to make several early multi media presentations for the Army's Limelight Department including with Herbert Booth, ''Soldiers of the Cross (film), Soldiers of the Cross''. Perry was responsible for capturing the first ever inauguration of a nation (Australia) recorded on film in history. Perry initiated the setting up of The Salvation Army in Australia, Salvation Army Biorama companies with projection equipment and electric generators, to travel around the country giving presentations. Filmography Australia *1898 Social Salvation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Inauguration Of The Australian Commonwealth
''Inauguration of the Commonwealth'' (also titled ''Inauguration of the Australian Commonwealth'') was a 1901 Australian documentary film commissioned by the Governments of New South Wales and Victoria to record the inaugural day of the Federation of Australia. Directed by cinematographer Joseph Perry, the film was the first to use simultaneous multiple camera coverage and to run for 35 minutes. The film was produced by the Limelight Department of the Salvation Army in Australia. It was the first feature-length documentary film to be produced in Australia. Although the film quality has degraded over time, much of the footage still survives today. It is currently being held at the National Film and Sound Archive. Synopsis The film begins by following a procession through the streets of Sydney, marking the federation of Australia on 1 January 1901. This procession is seen to be led by 200 mounted police, followed by railway bandsmen, shearers and bush workers, decorated floa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Histoire D'un Crime (film)
''Histoire d'un crime'' is a 1901 French silent film directed by Ferdinand Zecca and distributed by Pathé Frères.Lanzoni 2004, p. 42. The film stars Jean Liézer as the murderer and was based on a contemporary tableau series titled "L'histoire d'un crime" at the Musée Grévin.Schwartz 1999, p. 146. ''Histoire d'un crime'' is considered the first French crime film and among the first to use seedy, realistic settings.Austin 1996, p. 3. Film historian Don Fairservice has noted ''Histoire d'un crime'' was "very influential."Fairservice 2002, p. 28.Doane 2002, p. 17. Zecca had convinced Charles Pathé that other film subjects could supplement the Pathé documentaries. His other films included comedies, trick films,Paris 1995, p. 11. or fairy tales, such as ''Les Sept châteaux du Diable'', both 1901, and ''La Belle au bois dormant'' in 1902, as well as social dramas like '' Les Victimes de l'alcoolisme'' (1902), ''Au pays noir'' (1905) and reconstructions of actual events, the mos ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Walter R
Walter may refer to: People and fictional characters * Walter (name), including a list of people and fictional and mythical characters with the given name or surname * Little Walter, American blues harmonica player Marion Walter Jacobs (1930–1968) * Gunther (wrestler), Austrian professional wrestler and trainer Walter Hahn (born 1987), who previously wrestled as "Walter" * Walter, standard author abbreviation for Thomas Walter (botanist) ( – 1789) * "Agent Walter", an early codename of Josip Broz Tito * Walter, pseudonym of the anonymous writer of '' My Secret Life'' * Walter Plinge, British theatre pseudonym used when the original actor's name is unknown or not wished to be included * John Walter (businessman), Canadian business entrepreneur Companies * American Chocolate, later called Walter, an American automobile manufactured from 1902 to 1906 * Walter Energy, a metallurgical coal producer for the global steel industry * Walter Aircraft Engines, Czech manufacturer o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Haunted Curiosity Shop
''The Haunted Curiosity Shop'' is a 1901 British silent horror trick film In the early history of cinema, trick films were short silent films designed to feature innovative special effects. History The trick film genre was developed by Georges Méliès in some of his first cinematic experiments, and his works remain ... directed by Walter R. Booth, featuring an elderly curio dealer alarmed by various apparitions that appear in his shop. The film "was clearly devised purely as a showcase for Booth and Paul's bag of tricks", and according to Michael Brooke of BFI Screenonline, is "an effective and engrossing experience". References External links * 1901 films 1901 horror films British black-and-white films British silent short films Articles containing video clips 1900s ghost films Films directed by Walter R. Booth British supernatural horror films Silent British horror films Trick films {{1900s-horror-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Gordon Sisters Boxing
''The Gordon Sisters Boxing'' is an American short black-and-white silent film directed by Thomas A. Edison. It is one of the earliest female boxing movies. Edison’s film catalogue describes the film as follows: “Champion lady boxers of the world. Here we depict two female pugilists that are really clever. They are engaged in a hot and heavy one-round sparring exhibition, which is photographed against a very pleasing background, consisting of a park, with marble entrance and walk, and beautiful trees and shrubbery. The exhibition is very lively from start to finish; the blows fall thick and fast, and some very clever pugilistic generalship is exhibited.” In an analysis of boxing in the context of modernism, Irene Gammel argues that the scene’s “symmetry and beauty esturetowards the artfulness of boxing as a cultivated sport.” In addition, she argues that the women’s choreographed movement shows “their boldly modern female physicality and sportsmanship.”Gammel, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Terry McGovern (boxer)
Terrible Terry McGovern (March 9, 1880 – February 22, 1918) was an Americans, American professional Boxing, boxer who held the World Bantamweight and Featherweight Championships. He was born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania as John Terrence McGovern. Through most of his career he was managed by Sam H. Harris, who remained a lifelong friend. Many boxing historians considered McGovern's greatest attributes his punching ability and signature charges rather than his boxing style or defensive technique. That the majority of his wins were by knockout speaks to the power of his punch."The Terry McGovern We All Knew and Loved", ''The Pittsburgh Post'', Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, p. 10, 25 February 1918 Early life McGovern was born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania on March 9, 1880, to Irish parents. After the death of his father Joseph, he tried to help support his widowed mother by peddling vegetables after the family moved to South Brooklyn the year after he was born. Starting his professiona ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joe Gans
Joe Gans (born Joseph Saifus Butts; November 25, 1874 – August 10, 1910) was an American professional boxer. Gans was rated the greatest lightweight boxer of all time by boxing historian and The Ring (magazine), Ring Magazine founder Nat Fleischer. Known as the "Old Master," Gans became the first African Americans, African-American world boxing champion of the 20th century, reigning continuously as world lightweight champion from 1902 to 1908, defending the title 15 times against 13 other boxers. He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1990. Life and career Early life Gans was born as Joseph Gant on November 25, 1874 in Baltimore, MD. He started boxing professionally in 1891 in Baltimore. Two fights in one day On January 7, 1895, after knocking out Samuel Allen in three rounds, Allen's second, Bud Brown, immediately challenged Gans. Not backing down from a fight, Gans accepted and outpointed Brown in a 10-round points decision. Title bouts On March 3, 190 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fire! (1901 Film)
''Fire!'' is a 1901 British short silent drama film In film and television, drama is a category or genre of narrative fiction (or semi-fiction) intended to be more serious than humorous in tone. The drama of this kind is usually qualified with additional terms that specify its particular ..., directed by James Williamson, showing the occupants of a house in Hove being rescued by the local fire service. Description This five tableaux film, according to Michael Brooke of Screenonline, "was one of the very first films to make use of multiple shots edited together to create a chronological sequence propelling a coherent narrative along. Williamson also creates suspense by showing the audience the extent of the fire in the first shot, which heightens the sense of urgency as the fire crew (who lack this privileged information) leave the station and rush to put it out." It was released along with '' Stop Thief!'' (1901), "indicating the direction Williamson would t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Excelsior!
''Excelsior!'', released in the United Kingdom as ''The Prince of Magicians'', is a 1901 French silent comedy trick film, directed by Georges Méliès Marie-Georges-Jean Méliès ( , ; 8 December 1861 – 21 January 1938) was a French magic (illusion), magician, toymaker, actor, and filmmaker. He led many technical and narrative developments in the early days of film, cinema, primarily in th .... It is listed as numbers 357–358 in Star Film Company's catalogues. Synopsis A magician pulls a handkerchief from the mouth of his assistant. From the handkerchief, he pulls a large aquarium, and uses the arms of his assistant as a pump to fill it. The magician then pulls fish from his mouth to fill the tank. References External links * Films directed by Georges Méliès French black-and-white films Silent French comedy short films 1901 comedy films 1901 films 1900s French films Trick films Articles containing video clips {{1900s-France-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
