The Thanhouser Studio and the Birth of American Cinema

The Thanhouser Studio and the Birth of American Cinema

2014
53m
7.5

7.5/10

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Overview

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.

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date December 1, 2014
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt4126354
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Cast

Judith Buchanan
Judith Buchanan

David Robinson
David Robinson

Shelley Stamp
Shelley Stamp

Paul Spehr
Paul Spehr

Key Crew

Ned Thanhouser
Director
Melissa Steineger
Writer
Edwin Thanhouser Jr.
Writer

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