Edwin S. Porter
Edwin Stanton Porter (April 21, 1870 – April 30, 1941) was an early movie pioneer and director.[1] His most important movies are Life of an American Fireman (1903) and The Great Train Robbery (1903).
Edwin Stanton Porter | |
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 Edwin Stanton Porter, 1901 photo | |
| Born | April 21, 1870 |
| Died | April 30, 1941 (aged 71) |
Edwin S. Porter Media
PLAY Nervy Nat Kisses the Bride (1904) directed by Porter; partial copy (duration 2:01)
PLAY Lighthouse by the Sea (1911) directed by Porter for Edison Studios, full tinted copy (duration: 14:46)
References
- ↑ Goodman, Ezra (June 2, 1940). "Reminiscences of Edwin S. Porter, or the History of the Motion Picture". New York Times. http://select.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=F20716FE3554107A93C0A9178DD85F448485F9. Retrieved 2008-04-26.
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