1895 – 1918: The World Discovers A New Art Form

What was the name of the first film made by the Lumiere Brother and when was it? Employees Leaving the Lumiere Factory (1895)

What was the ‘Phantom Ride’? A tracking shot from the front of a vehicle to show the process of it moving, like a ghost.

What was so ground-breaking about the silent films “The Sick Kitten” and “Life of an American Fireman” It was the first use of a close up and continuous editing being used to show action in two different places.

What was the name of the first ‘film star’ in Hollywood? Florence Lawrence