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The First moving picture show

United States
film

A short claymation piece giving a unique perspective on early cinema. Plasticine models and simple drawings are combined with limited dialogue to show how pic..

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The First motion picture show

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Film firsts. Pt. 1

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At the movies

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Mini movie makers

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Picture start

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History of the Motion Picture

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[Claymation - Untitled group project]

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