Moguls & Movie Stars

Peepshow Pioneers (1888-1907) (1x1)

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The first episode, "Peepshow Pioneers" (1888-1907), examines the early careers of the Warner brothers, Mayer, Carl Laemmle of Universal and William Fox of Fox. It also covers the invention of Thomas Edison's motion picture camera, penny arcades and the triumph of Edwin S. Porter's landmark "The Great Train Robbery."