Moving Pictures Collection

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)

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)

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)

Zoetrope (chromolitho)
974024 Zoetrope (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Zoetrope. Educational card, late 19th or early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

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

Panoramic Cineorama, 1896 (engraving)
862524 Panoramic Cineorama, 1896 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cineorama was an early film experiment)

Playing leapfrog (litho)
2775137 Playing leapfrog (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Playing leapfrog. Phenakistoscope disc.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Theater at the National Export Exposition, Philadelphia, 1899 (b / w photo)
3560719 Theater at the National Export Exposition, Philadelphia, 1899 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Free Library of Philadelphia; eFree Library of Philadelphia; American

Lyman H Howes High Class Moving Pictures, late 19th to early 20th century (litho)
747124 Lyman H Howes High Class Moving Pictures, late 19th to early 20th century (litho) by American School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Lyman Hakes Howe (1856-1919)

Poster advertising a grand magic lantern exhibition, 1880s (litho)
5669193 Poster advertising a grand magic lantern exhibition, 1880s (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Edisons greatest marvel--The Vitascope, 1896 (colour lithograph)
5854133 Edisons greatest marvel--The Vitascope, 1896 (colour lithograph) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vitascope, an early motion picture projector)

Mount Vernon Theatre, 918 Ninth Street Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC
5669748 Mount Vernon Theatre, 918 Ninth Street Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC, 30th November 1969 (b/w photo) by American Photographer

Poster for the Pathe silent film La Veuve du Marin, 1907 (colour litho)
5669205 Poster for the Pathe silent film La Veuve du Marin, 1907 (colour litho) by Faria, Candido Aragonez de (1849-1911); 117.5x158 cm; Private Collection; Brazilian, out of copyright

Mount Vernon Theatre, 918 Ninth Street Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC
5669796 Mount Vernon Theatre, 918 Ninth Street Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC, 30th November 1969 (b/w photo) by American Photographer

Mount Vernon Theatre, 918 Ninth Street Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC
5669738 Mount Vernon Theatre, 918 Ninth Street Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC, 30th November 1969 (b/w photo) by American Photographer

70-72 Monroe Avenue (Commercial Building), Detroit, Michigan (b / w photo)
5669788 70-72 Monroe Avenue (Commercial Building), Detroit, Michigan (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Last pre-Civil War commercial block in Detroit)

Interior of Coney Island club house, c. 1899 (b / w photo)
5669781 Interior of Coney Island club house, c.1899 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); American, out of copyright

Jeffries-Sharkey pictures - under the direction of Wm. A. Brady & Thos
5669761 Jeffries-Sharkey pictures - under the direction of Wm. A. Brady & Thos. O Rourke, 1899 (litho) by American School

Pantomimes lumineuses, 1892 (colour lithograph)
5051869 Pantomimes lumineuses, 1892 (colour lithograph) by Cheret, Jules (1836-1932); 88x124.6 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Lyman H. Howes New Marvels in Moving Pictures. An 1898 poster with a fanciful display of American battleships engaged in the Spanish-American war and a portrait of Howe at the top left

A Nickelodean Theater
United States: c. 1910. A nickelodean called The Pleasant Hour, which was already incorporating moving pictures into its repertoire of entertainment

The Spirit of Hollywood Float
Los Angeles, California: 1931. The Spirit of Hollywood as seen at the Carnival of Jewels at the sesqui-centenial La Fiesta

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"Capturing the Essence of Time: A Journey through Moving Pictures" Step back in time and witness the birth of a revolutionary art form. In this captivating collection, we delve into the world of moving pictures, where moments frozen in black and white come alive with stories untold. Mrs J. S. Blackton, c. 1910-15 (b/w photo): Meet the woman behind the lens, capturing life's fleeting beauty one frame at a time. Her dedication to preserving memories forever etched on film is truly remarkable. Pastor Charles Taze, c. 1910 (b/w photo): Even religious figures found solace in these magical frames that transported them beyond their sermons and into an alternate reality where dreams could be realized. J. Stuart Blackton directing a scene in the Vitagraph Studios film "Battle Cry of Peace, " 1915 (b / w photo): Witness the creative genius at work as he orchestrates scenes that would captivate audiences for generations to come. His vision brought forth emotions that leaped off screens and touched hearts worldwide. J. Stuart Blackton, Joseph Kilgour, and Harry T. Morey during filming of "Battle Cry of Peace, " 1915 (b / w photo): Behind every great film lies a team united by passion and determination to create something extraordinary together - each member playing an integral role in bringing stories to life. J. Stuart Blackton on horseback during filming of "Battle Cry of Peace, " 1915 (b / w photo): Amidst dust-filled sets and galloping horses, witness how this visionary director fearlessly embraced challenges head-on while striving for perfection in every shot captured on celluloid. Spooners protean views no. 5: The magic lantern, c1838 (hand-colored litho): Discover how early pioneers ignited our fascination with visual storytelling through ingenious inventions like the magic lantern – paving the way for the mesmerizing world of moving pictures.