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John Logie Baird watching the first play to be televised, 14 July 1930, (1935). Creator: Unknown
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John Logie Baird watching the first play to be televised, 14 July 1930, (1935). Creator: Unknown
John Logie Baird watching the first play to be televised, 14 July 1930, (1935). Mr. John L. Baird watching Pirandellos The Man with the Flower in his Mouth, the first play to be televised. John Logie Baird (1888-1946), Scottish electrical engineer and pioneer of television, began experimenting with imaging systems in the early 1920s. In 1924 he transmitted outline images over wires and by 1925 he was able to transmit recognisable human faces. In 1926 he started the worlds first television station, which he named 2TV. From " The Silver Jubilee Book - The Story of 25 Eventful Years in Pictures". [Odhams Press Ltd. London, 1935]
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In this photo print, we witness the remarkable moment when John Logie Baird, a Scottish electrical engineer and pioneer of television, watches the first play to be televised on 14 July 1930. The year is 1935, and Mr. Baird's groundbreaking achievements in imaging systems have revolutionized the world of entertainment. With his early experiments dating back to the 1920s, Baird successfully transmitted outline images over wires by 1924 and recognizable human faces by 1925. His passion for innovation led him to establish the world's first television station in 1926, aptly named "2TV". This photograph captures his unwavering dedication and excitement as he witnesses Luigi Pirandello's renowned play, "The Man with the Flower in his Mouth" being broadcasted for all to see. As we delve into this black-and-white image from Odhams Press Ltd. 's "The Silver Jubilee Book - The Story of 25 Eventful Years in Pictures" we are transported back to a time when technology was rapidly evolving. John Logie Baird stands as a symbol of ingenuity and perseverance during an era defined by progress. This snapshot not only immortalizes an iconic figure but also serves as a testament to human achievement. It reminds us that every great leap forward begins with curiosity and determination – qualities embodied by John Logie Baird himself.
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