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Buster Keaton stars in his 87th movie, a 25-minute color short called The Railroader, while traveling across Canada on a railway speeder.
In early 20th century America, the emergence of cinema is explored through the stories of pioneering filmmakers, early movie stars, and innovative techniques.
In Japan, scenes include a flower market, children at a zoo, a steamship in harbor, and a ceremonial parade, while Egypt features irrigation efforts using an ox.
Various athletic activities are showcased, including rowing on the Thames, ice skating races, and high jump contests, from the Thomas Armat Collection.
On April 14, 1894, the first Kinetoscope parlor opened in New York City, charging 5 cents for a 20 to 30 second silent film.
