Before the Nickelodeon: The Early Cinema of Edwin S. Porter
1982 • 60 minutes
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The authorities and biographers of Edwin S. Porter, emphasizing his technique and contributions to the art of the cinema. A documentary on the origins of the American cinema; Porter's work is showcased in the context of the whole American cinema of his day, from mutoscope parlors to the advent of the projected image.