Edwin S. Porter
American film pioneer (1870–1941)
Edwin Stanton Porter (April 21, 1870 – April 30, 1941) was an early movie pioneer and director.[1] His most important movies are Life of an American Fireman (1903) and The Great Train Robbery (1903).
Edwin Stanton Porter | |
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 Edwin Stanton Porter, 1901 photo | |
| Born | April 21, 1870 |
| Died | April 30, 1941 (aged 71) |
References
change- ↑ Goodman, Ezra (June 2, 1940). "Reminiscences of Edwin S. Porter, or the History of the Motion Picture". New York Times. Retrieved 2008-04-26.
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