The History of Motion Pictures from 1890-1960

The Library of Congress Packard Campus for Audio–Visual Conservation was constructed with a $155 million grant from the Packard Institute and an additional $82 million from Congress.

This humorous, nostalgic, original screen musical is based on the movie industry’s awkward transition from silent pictures to sound.

Welcome to The Picture Show Man, where we explore the history of motion pictures from 1890 through 1960!