The History of Motion Pictures from 1890-1960

James Whale (1889-1957) was born in Dudley, England and directed over 20 movies from 1930 to 1941.

(A Brief History) by: Ken Robichaux © 2007 All Rights Reserved © 2007 The Picture Show Man. All Rights...

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!