To say that movie buffs owe Thomas Edison a huge debt for making motion pictures a reality would be an understatement. Edison stands tall among a group of outstanding luminaries whose contributions to science and technology fill volumes.
These clips take you back over a century to several landmark events that made headlines. Aside from the their historic significance, these clips highlight the technological achievements of Edison and his band of devoted researchers. They also reveal that Edison had a humorous side to his personality. Proof? Several clips featuring comic episodes, which served as inspiration for later full-length comedies! History buffs and vintage film enthusiasts should not miss Disc 1 of this fabulous set!