Monday, February 23, 2009

a viewing guide to early cinema and directors

On the link to your left, please view and take notes on the following film makers:

1. Birt Acres
2. Cecil Hepworth
3. R. W. Paul

Then go to YOUTUBE.COM and take a look at these films:

1. Edwin S. Porter's: The Life of an American Fireman (first documentary - 1903
2. Rough Sea at Dover by Birt Acres
3. Alice in Wonderland (1903) by Cecil Hepworth
4. Anything by R. W. Paul
5. Anything by George Melies
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