Lyman H. Howe's High Class Moving Pictures (1983)

A unique documentary that chronicles the amazing career of turn-of-the-century moving picture pioneer Lyman H. Howe of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, whose six touring companies introduced most of rural American to the movies. Special archival footage includes the first successful moving pictures ever taken from an airplane (Lincoln Beachey, Wilkes-Barre, 1911); the historic address delivered by President Theodore Roosevelt to 100,000 (Wilkes-Barre, 1905); Construction of the Panama Canal (1913),and Lyman H. Howe Days at the San Diego and San Francisco World's Fairs (California 1915). Long before talking pictures, Lyman H. Howe entertainments featured the photograph and live sound effects from behind the screen. Included are voiceovers by individuals who were part of the Lyman Howe moving picture shows and who remember, first hand, the impact they made a century ago.

Director: Ben Levin, Carol S. Nelson
Runtime: 28 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Stuart Oderman
Editing: Ben Levin
Production: WVIA, PBS
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Ben Levin, Carol S. Nelson

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What is Lyman H. Howe's High Class Moving Pictures about?
A unique documentary that chronicles the amazing career of turn-of-the-century moving picture pioneer Lyman H. Howe of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, whose six touring companies introduced most of rural American to the movies. Special archival footage includes the first successful moving pictures ever taken from an airplane (Lincoln Beachey, Wilkes-Barre, 1911); the historic address delivered by President Theodore Roosevelt to 100,000 (Wilkes-Barre, 1905); Construction of the Panama Canal (1913),and Lyman H. Howe Days at the San Diego and San Francisco World's Fairs (California 1915). Long before talking pictures, Lyman H. Howe entertainments featured the photograph and live sound effects from behind the screen. Included are voiceovers by individuals who were part of the Lyman Howe moving picture shows and who remember, first hand, the impact they made a century ago.
Who directed Lyman H. Howe's High Class Moving Pictures?
Lyman H. Howe's High Class Moving Pictures was directed by Ben Levin, Carol S. Nelson.
Who stars in Lyman H. Howe's High Class Moving Pictures?
Lyman H. Howe's High Class Moving Pictures stars Mercedes McCambridge, Lyman H. Howe.
How long is Lyman H. Howe's High Class Moving Pictures?
Lyman H. Howe's High Class Moving Pictures has a runtime of 28m (28 minutes).
Where was Lyman H. Howe's High Class Moving Pictures produced?
Lyman H. Howe's High Class Moving Pictures was produced in United States of America.