Before the Nickelodeon: The Cinema of Edwin S. Porter
1982, English. Directed by Charles Musser.
A documentary overview of the career of silent cinema pioneer Edwin S. Porter.
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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Cast & crew
- Charles MusserDirector
- Blanche SweetNarrator (voice)
- D. A. PennebakerReader - Film as a Visual Newspaper (voice)
- Miloš FormanReader - The Biddle Brothers (voice)
- Louis MalleReader - Melies Catalogue (voice)
- Robert AltmanReader - 'Jack And The Beanstalk' Promo (voice)
- Thomas A. EdisonSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Edwin S. PorterSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 9 October 1982
- Country
- United States of America
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Before the Nickelodeon: The Cinema of Edwin S. Porter runs 60 minutes (1h 0m).
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Before the Nickelodeon: The Cinema of Edwin S. Porter parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Before the Nickelodeon: The Cinema of Edwin S. Porter is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Before the Nickelodeon: The Cinema of Edwin S. Porter on?
Before the Nickelodeon: The Cinema of Edwin S. Porter isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Before the Nickelodeon: The Cinema of Edwin S. Porter?
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Who directed Before the Nickelodeon: The Cinema of Edwin S. Porter?
Before the Nickelodeon: The Cinema of Edwin S. Porter (1982) was directed by Charles Musser and stars Blanche Sweet, D. A. Pennebaker, Miloš Forman.