Before the Nickelodeon: The Early Cinema of Edwin S. Porter
Summary:
At the beginning of this documentary on early cinematographer Edwin S. Porter (1869-1941), director Charles Musser gives some background on the "nickelodeons" or theaters that charged a nickel as an entrance fee, and their early (presumably cheaper) predecessors. The men who set up the programs at the nickelodeons -- including Porter at times -- arranged film clips and still slides... Full Summary >>
Cast:
Jay Leyda
Robert L. Rosen
Peter Davis
D.A. Pennebaker
Milos Forman
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