The Thanhouser Studio and the Birth of American Cinema
Synopsis
One-hour documentary recounts the untold story of the remarkable rise and fall of the Thanhouser Studio, one of American’s pioneering motion picture studios during the first decade of the twentieth century. It traces the evolution of one family’s career as it transitioned from producing live theater to establishing one of the most successful independent silent motion picture studios. The Thanhouser Studio produced and released over 1,000 silent motion pictures that were acclaimed by critics and seen by audiences around the world. Set against a background of the industry playing out in New York, Florida and California, it is a compelling story of fame and fortune, twisted by the vagaries of fate and ending on a bittersweet note.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 1, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ned Thanhouser
- Screenplay & Story
- Edwin Thanhouser Jr., Melissa Steineger
- Original Title
- The Thanhouser Studio and the Birth of American Cinema
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 53m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ned Thanhouser
Edwin Thanhouser Jr., Melissa Steineger
Department Leadership Roster
Edwin Thanhouser Jr.
Writer
Ned Thanhouser
Director
Melissa Steineger
Writer
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What is The Thanhouser Studio and the Birth of American Cinema about?
One-hour documentary recounts the untold story of the remarkable rise and fall of the Thanhouser Studio, one of American’s pioneering motion picture studios during the first decade of the twentieth century. It traces the evolution of one family’s career as it transitioned from producing live theater to establishing one of the most successful independent silent motion picture studios. The Thanhouser Studio produced and released over 1,000 silent motion pictures that were acclaimed by critics and seen by audiences around the world. Set against a background of the industry playing out in New York, Florida and California, it is a compelling story of fame and fortune, twisted by the vagaries of fate and ending on a bittersweet note.
Who directed The Thanhouser Studio and the Birth of American Cinema?
The Thanhouser Studio and the Birth of American Cinema was directed by Ned Thanhouser.
Who stars in The Thanhouser Studio and the Birth of American Cinema?
The principal cast of The Thanhouser Studio and the Birth of American Cinema includes Judith Buchanan, David Robinson, Shelley Stamp, Paul Spehr.
When was The Thanhouser Studio and the Birth of American Cinema released and how long is it?
The Thanhouser Studio and the Birth of American Cinema was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 53m.