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  1. Before the Nickelodeon: The Cinema of Edwin S. Porter

    Before the Nickelodeon: The Cinema of Edwin S. Porter

    1982 · Documentary · 1h

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  1. English. Before The Nickelodeon: The Early Cinema of Edwin S. Porter. Leaders in various fields of education, psychology, and counseling discuss the importance of B.F. Skinner's work to their particular fields. Describes the history of behaviorism and demonstrates the application of behavioral techniques in various settings. Addeddate.

    • 62 min
  2. Oct 9, 1982 · Before the Nickelodeon: The Early Cinema of Edwin S. Porter: Directed by Charles Musser. With Blanche Sweet, Jay Leyda, Rob Issen, Robert Sklar. This documentary is produced by one of the world's foremost authorities and biographers of Edwin S. Porter.

    • (136)
    • Documentary, Biography, History
    • Charles Musser
    • 1982-10-09
  3. A documentary on the origins of the American cinema; Porter's work is showcased in the context of the whole American cinema of his day, from mutoscope parlors to the advent of the projected...

    • Documentary
  4. Before the Nickelodeon: The Cinema of Edwin S. Porter streaming: where to watch online? You can buy "Before the Nickelodeon: The Cinema of Edwin S. Porter" on Amazon Video as download or rent it on Amazon Video online.

    • Charles Musser
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  5. Tweet. An award-winning and intricately detailed documentary on the genesis of early cinema, Before the Nickelodeon focuses on one of the craft’s most ingenious pioneers: Edwin S. Porter. The film is based on the research of the leading scholar of early American film, Charles Musser, who also co-wrote and directed it.

  6. Charles Musser. Synopsis. This documentary is produced by one of the world's foremost authorities and biographers of Edwin S. Porter. Since little is known of Porter's personal life, the...

  7. Jan 1, 1982 · At the beginning of this documentary on early cinematographer Edwin S. Porter (1869-1941), director Charles Musser gives some background on the "nickelodeons" or theaters that charged a nickel as an entrance fee, and their early (presumably cheaper) predecessors.