Motion Picture Collection

Captain Scott film poster, 1913 C014 / 2073
Captain Scott film poster. This 1913 film told the story of the British Antarctic Expedition (1910-1913), led by Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912)

EASTMAN AND EDISON, 1928. American inventors George Eastman and Thomas Edison operating a motion picture camera at Eastmans house in Rochester, New York

Poster advertising the film, Cesar with Raimu
PER206034 Poster advertising the film, Cesar with Raimu, by Marcel Pagnol (1895-1974) (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Maude Fealy, American stage and silent film actress (b / w photo)
6031839 Maude Fealy, American stage and silent film actress (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maude Fealy (1883-1971)

A phenakistoscope
3520850 A phenakistoscope; (add.info.: A phenakistoscope, an early animation device that used the persistence of vision principle to create an illusion of motion)

A phenakistoscope
3520848 A phenakistoscope; (add.info.: A phenakistoscope, an early animation device that used the persistence of vision principle to create an illusion of motion)

Charlie Chaplin, English / American actor and comedian, 1928
Charlie Chaplin, English/American actor and comedian, 1928. Seen here in a scene from The Circus, Chaplin (1889-1977) was an Academy Award-winning actor and director

Charlie Chaplin, comedian and actor, c1921. Chaplin asleep on a bench, cradling a bag of golf clubs in his arms. Photograph promoting the motion picture The Idle Class, released in 1921

Fantascope disc, 1833. Artist: Thomas Mann Baynes
Fantascope (Phenakistoscope), 1833. An optical toy depending on persistence of vision for its effect. The disc shows multiple images of cat chasing a bird

USA, New Jersey, West Orange, Thomas Edison National Historical Park, interior, Edison movie projector

Mrs J. S. Blackton, c. 1910-15 (b/w photo)
5669208 Mrs J. S. Blackton, c.1910-15 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paula Hilburn Blackton (1881-1930) American actress and film director

Pastor Charles Taze, c. 1910 (b/w photo)
5669195 Pastor Charles Taze, c.1910 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Taze Russell (1852-1916)

Movement Study
Stephan Rückert

Local feature at the movie theatre, Yapps Crossing (litho)
6001715 Local feature at the movie theatre, Yapps Crossing (litho) by Gruelle, John B. (1880-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Local feature at the movie theatre, Yapps Crossing)

J. Stuart Blackton directing a scene in the Vitagraph Studios film "Battle Cry of Peace", 1915 (b / w photo)
5669199 J. Stuart Blackton directing a scene in the Vitagraph Studios film " Battle Cry of Peace", 1915 (b/w photo) by Bain, George Grantham - Bain News Service (1865-1944)

People going to the movie theatre at Yapps Crossing (litho)
6001728 People going to the movie theatre at Yapps Crossing (litho) by Kahles, Charles William (1878-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: People going to the movie theatre at Yapps Crossing)

J. Stuart Blackton, Joseph Kilgour and Harry T. Morey during the filming of the Vitagraph Studios film "Battle Cry
5669201 J. Stuart Blackton, Joseph Kilgour and Harry T. Morey during the filming of the Vitagraph Studios film " Battle Cry of Peace", 1915 (b/w photo) by Bain

J. Stuart Blackton on horseback during the filming of the Vitagraph Studios film "Battle Cry of Peace"
5669200 J. Stuart Blackton on horseback during the filming of the Vitagraph Studios film " Battle Cry of Peace", 1915 (b/w photo) by Bain, George Grantham - Bain News Service (1865-1944)

Spooners protean views, no. 5. The magic lantern, c. 1838 (hand-coloured litho)
5669194 Spooners protean views, no. 5. The magic lantern, c.1838 (hand-coloured litho) by Spooner, William (fl.1831-54); Private Collection

J. Stuart Blackton on horseback during the filming of the Vitagraph Studios film "Battle Cry of Peace"
5669198 J. Stuart Blackton on horseback during the filming of the Vitagraph Studios film " Battle Cry of Peace", 1915 (b/w photo) by Bain, George Grantham - Bain News Service (1865-1944)

Fred Walton, English born American stage and film actor as The Toy Soldier (b / w photo)
6032646 Fred Walton, English born American stage and film actor as The Toy Soldier (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Harold Lloyd, American actor and comedian (b / w photo)
6032621 Harold Lloyd, American actor and comedian (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harold Lloyd (1893-1971), American actor and comedian

Nova Pilbeam, English film and stage actress (b / w photo)
6032613 Nova Pilbeam, English film and stage actress (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nova Pilbeam (1919-2015), English film and stage actress

Cary Grant, English-born American actor (coloured photo)
6032583 Cary Grant, English-born American actor (coloured photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cary Grant (1904-1986), English-born American actor

Sally Eilers, American actress (coloured photo)
6032578 Sally Eilers, American actress (coloured photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sally Eilers (1908-1978), American actress

Lilian Harvey, Anglo-German actress and film star (coloured photo)
6033784 Lilian Harvey, Anglo-German actress and film star (coloured photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lilian Harvey (1906-1968)

Maurice Chevalier, French actor and film star (coloured photo)
6033783 Maurice Chevalier, French actor and film star (coloured photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maurice Chevalier (1888-1972)

Una Merkel, American actress (b / w photo)
6032633 Una Merkel, American actress (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Una Merkel (1903-1986), American actress

Douglas Fairbanks Jr, American film actor (coloured photo)
6032581 Douglas Fairbanks Jr, American film actor (coloured photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Douglas Fairbanks Jr (1909-2000)

Buck Jones, American actor known for many western movies (coloured photo)
6032576 Buck Jones, American actor known for many western movies (coloured photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Buck Jones (1891-1942)

Miriam Hopkins, American film actress (coloured photo)
6032575 Miriam Hopkins, American film actress (coloured photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miriam Hopkins (1902-1972), American film actress

Loretta Young, American film actress (b / w photo)
6032660 Loretta Young, American film actress (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Loretta Young (1913-2000), American film actress

Genevieve Tobin, American actress (b / w photo)
6032619 Genevieve Tobin, American actress (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Genevieve Tobin (1899-1995), American actress

Reginald Denny, English theatre and film actor (b / w photo)
6032610 Reginald Denny, English theatre and film actor (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reginald Denny (1891-1967)

Janet Gaynor, American actress (b / w photo)
6032607 Janet Gaynor, American actress (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Janet Gaynor (1906-1984), American actress

Wynne Gibson, American actress (b / w photo)
6032605 Wynne Gibson, American actress (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wynne Gibson (1898-1987), American actress

Marilyn Monroe, American actress and singer (b / w photo)
6032603 Marilyn Monroe, American actress and singer (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marilyn Monroe (1926-1962)

Spencer Tracy, American Hollywood actor (b / w photo)
6032602 Spencer Tracy, American Hollywood actor (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spencer Tracy (1900-1967), American Hollywood actor

Kay Francis, American actress (b / w photo)
6032598 Kay Francis, American actress (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kay Francis (1905-1968), American actress

Kay Francis, American actress (b / w photo)
6032597 Kay Francis, American actress (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kay Francis (1905-1968), American actress

Sylvia Sidney, American actress (coloured photo)
6032588 Sylvia Sidney, American actress (coloured photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sylvia Sidney (1910-1999), American actress

Clark Gable, American Hollywood film star and actor (coloured photo)
6033792 Clark Gable, American Hollywood film star and actor (coloured photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clark Gable (1901-1960)

Clark Gable, American Hollywood film star and actor (coloured photo)
6033781 Clark Gable, American Hollywood film star and actor (coloured photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clark Gable (1901-1960)

Princess Theatre, Detroit, c. 1900 (b / w photo)
5669197 Princess Theatre, Detroit, c.1900 (b/w photo) by Detroit Photographic Co. (fl.1898-1900); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Main office / reception room at the Mutual Film Co. with secretary at desk
5671596 Main office/reception room at the Mutual Film Co. with secretary at desk, people at a table reading, and portraits on wall, New York

A huge theater with an elaborate facade, complete with Moorish arches and balconies
5671568 A huge theater with an elaborate facade, complete with Moorish arches and balconies. A large sign on top of the building reads B.S. Moss Regent Theatre Vaudeville & Feature Films

Poster advertising the French version of the film, The Horror of Dracula
PER206033 Poster advertising the French version of the film, The Horror of Dracula (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Capturing the Magic of Motion Pictures: A Journey Through Time" Step back in time and explore the captivating world of motion pictures with these intriguing hints. From the iconic Captain Scott film poster, 1913 C014 / 2073, to the mesmerizing poster advertising the film "Cesar" featuring Raimu, each image tells a unique story. Delve into the early days of cinema as you gaze upon Maude Fealy, an American stage and silent film actress whose black and white photo transports you to a bygone era. Witness Charlie Chaplin's timeless charm in two separate snapshots - one from 1928 showcasing his English-American heritage, and another from c. 1921 capturing his comedic brilliance. Intriguing glimpses into history continue with Mrs J. S. Blackton's enigmatic portrait from c. 1910-15, leaving us wondering about her role in this ever-evolving industry. Pastor Charles Taze's presence in a black-and-white photo from c. 1910 adds an unexpected twist, reminding us that even religious figures were not immune to the allure of motion pictures. Travel further back in time with a fantastical Fantascope disc created by artist Thomas Mann Baynes in 1833 - a true testament to humanity's enduring fascination with movement and visual storytelling. No exploration of motion pictures would be complete without paying homage to Thomas Edison himself at his National Historical Park in West Orange, New Jersey. Step inside this hallowed space where innovation met creativity as Edison revolutionized filmmaking forever. Witnessing movement studies captured on celluloid reminds us of how far we've come since those early days when filmmakers first experimented with capturing life itself on screen. Finally, immerse yourself fully into local culture as you discover Yapps Crossing litho - a charming glimpse into movie theaters' past where communities gathered for shared cinematic experiences that shaped their lives. Join us on this journey through time, where each image encapsulates the magic and wonder of motion pictures.