by slasherindex | Jan 1, 1922
A line of amateur 9.5mm cameras and projectors. The 9.5mm film format became a popular printed film format in Europe.
by slasherindex | Jan 1, 1921
First patented in 1907 and finally manufactured in 1921 by Charles Urban, the device spun a 10.5” film disc either by hand crank or an electric motor, which then produced a moving image viewable through an attached eyepiece. It is the first motion picture home media...
by slasherindex | Jan 1, 1916
Unable to receive further stock of the Kok projector due to the first World War, Pathescope Company of America redesigned the French projector into the “New Premier Pathescope.”
by slasherindex | Jan 1, 1913
William Beech Cook establishes Pathescope Company of America to sell surplus Pathe KOK projectors and printed 28mm films (called Pathescopes) in the U.S.
by slasherindex | Mar 27, 1912
The first American projector made for the home market is demonstrated by Edison. It uses a 22mm film stock. Printed films are made available for purchase through authorized outlets.