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Media History Digital Library: Hollywood Studio System Collection (1913 1948)
A large collection of original periodicals that focused on the movie industry covering periods from 1905 to the 1960s.
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Media History Digital Library: Early Cinema Collection (1855 1930)
A large collection of original trade papers and journals that focused on the early motion picture industry covering periods from 1894 to 1949.
BBC
Bbc History: British History: Tudors: Anne Boleyn and the Downfall of Her Family
This six-part article describes the rise and fall of Anne Boleyn, the first English queen to be publicly executed by her husband, Henry VIII. Five hundred years after her death, her tragic tale is still the subject of historians and the...
A&E Television
History.com: 8 Ways the Original 'Star Trek' Made History
When "Star Trek" premiered on NBC in the fall of 1966, it promised "To boldly go where no man has gone before." More than half a century later, it has done just that. The original "Star Trek," which lasted for only three seasons, birthed...
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BBC
Bbc: Hands on History: The Normans: Tapestry Activities [Pdf]
Activities for students and families provide opportunities to learn why the Normans invaded the UK, take a look at the Bayeux Tapestry, and design a crest. Tapestries were used to tell the story of the Norman invasion of England; stitch...
A&E Television
History.com: Was There Really a "Red Telephone" Hotline During the Cold War?
During the height of the Cold War, the United States and the Soviet Union established a direct communications link to allow their leaders to contact one another in the event of a nuclear crisis or other emergency. This Washington-Moscow...
American Movie Classics Company
The Greatest Films: Greatest Silent Films
Discusses the early silent film industry. Also, includes links to related information.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois: Alan G. Chalk Guides to Japanese Films
Reviews of 26 Japanese movies that each include a list of suggested reading materials, plot summary, suggested grades, and a brief lesson plan. They are organized into two groups: one for students of literature and the humanities, and...
State Library-Florida
Florida Memory: Daguerreotype to Digital: Brief History of Photography
Online history of the photographic process arranged by type and time period.
The History Place
The History Place: The Triumph of Hitler: Triumph of the Will
Describes Hitler's rallies in Nuremberg and the film, Triumph of the Will, directed by Leni Riefenstahl that was used in the Nazi propaganda campaign.
A&E Television
History.com: Fatty Arbuckle and the Birth of the Celebrity Scandal
This New Yorker article discusses Fatty Arbuckle, a silent-film era performer at the height of his fame, is arrested in San Francisco for the rape and murder of aspiring actress Virginia Rappe. Arbuckle was later acquitted by a jury, but...
BBC
Bbc Newsround: Cameras Allowed to Film in Court of Appeal
Article reports that cameras are going to be allowed in one of the highest courts in England and Wales. Includes information about the history leading up to the decision.
National Humanities Center
National Humanities Center: America in Class: America in the 1920s: Machine: Movies
The National Humanities Center presents collections of primary resources compatible with the Common Core State Standards - historical documents, literary texts, and works of art - thematically organized with notes and discussion...
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Museum of the Moving Image: Optical Room
Take a tour through the history of moving images from the earliest times into the mid-1910s. The tour begins with pre-cinema devices and practices, including shadow plays and optical toys, and covers film and photography pioneers and...
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American Film Institute: Top Ten Mysteries
This is a top-ten list of the greatest mystery movies of all time, as chosen through a poll of leaders in the creative community. Number one is "Vertigo," which was released in 1958.
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: George Eastman: The Wizard of Photography
American Experience offers a comprehensive look at George Eastman and his development of photography. Included are a timeline, biographies of important people in Eastman's personal and professional life, discussions in the history of...
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Usps: Oscar Micheaux: A Man Ahead of His Time
Celebrate Black History Month by studying this courageous, innovative filmmaker and entrepreneur. Discover how Mr. Micheaux overcame obstacles to become a memorable moviemaker.
PBS
Pbs: Ken Burns America
Find assets by location and call up specific item information including films, connected themes and related classroom resources. A wealth of primary source images from events in American history.
Library of Congress
Loc: See, Hear, and Sing Animation
The Library of Congress takes a look at the wacky world of cartoons, beginning with George Melies, who demonstrated that objects could be animated in film with a series of drawings, each drawn with slight changes.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Nyc Subway Turns 100
America's most famous subway has turned 100! NPR does a fun series that looks at the early technology and the usage of subway in film and song. Be sure to view the galleries of photos and listen to the memories and music!
Curated OER
History Matters: "The World Was at Stake"
The House Un-American Activities Committee, a Congressional committee, sought to find Communist activity in the film industry. Read the transcript from hearings questioning Jack Warner, head of Warner Brothers film company, Louis B....
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Media History Digital Library: Fan Magazine Collection (1911 1963)
A large collection of original fan magazines that focused on movies and movie stars covering periods from 1911 to 1960.
Other
Stefan Timphus: The Marx Brothers
Website devoted to the history of the Marx Brothers. Students can find individual biographies of each brother and details about the movies and shows in which they participated.
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Mas De Cien Anos De Cine Mexicano
Learn about the important films, actors, directors, and unforgettable moments of Mexican cinema from its first days. Browse by topic, via the timeline, or jump to an alphabetical listing. Some topics are quite extensively covered; others...
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