(1895) The first film created by the Lumiere brothers was called “Workers leaving the factory”

(1897) A phantom ride was when a camera was attached to the front of a vehicle, giving the illusion of the spectator moving through air at speed

(1903) “Life of an American Fireman” – Directed by Edwin S. Porter, was special for its innovation to piece together different shots into a coherent story

(1903) “The Sick Kitten” – Directed by George Albert Smith, was special for its innovation to use a close up shot, allowing the spectator to notice key details the director intends them to see

(1906-1937) The first Hollywood film star was Florence Lawrence, also known as ‘The Imp Girl’. She used publicity in the press to her advantage, tricking the public into believing she died, or had other bazar things happen.