
The Birth of Cinema
Naissance du cinéma
Synopsis
The prehistory of the cinema as we know it today, with its great inventors: Marey, Muybridge, Reynaud, Edison, the brothers Lumière and their great inventions: the kinetoscope, the praxinoscope, the chromophotograph, the film camera.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Georges Sadoul, Roger Leenhardt
- Screenplay & Story
- Georges Sadoul, Roger Leenhardt
- Original Title
- Naissance du cinéma
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 40m
- Production Studios
- Les Films du Compas
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Georges Sadoul, Roger Leenhardt
Georges Sadoul, Roger Leenhardt
Roger Leenhardt
Department Leadership Roster
Georges Sadoul
Writer
Roger Leenhardt
Writer
Georges Sadoul
Director
Roger Leenhardt
Producer
Roger Leenhardt
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Birth of Cinema.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Birth of Cinema
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Birth of Cinema about?
The prehistory of the cinema as we know it today, with its great inventors: Marey, Muybridge, Reynaud, Edison, the brothers Lumière and their great inventions: the kinetoscope, the praxinoscope, the chromophotograph, the film camera.
Who directed The Birth of Cinema?
The Birth of Cinema was directed by Georges Sadoul, Roger Leenhardt.
Who stars in The Birth of Cinema?
The principal cast of The Birth of Cinema includes Not specified.
When was The Birth of Cinema released and how long is it?
The Birth of Cinema was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 40m.
