Lyman H. Howe's High Class Moving Pictures
Oct 01, 1983 · 28m
Director
Ben Levin, Carol S. NelsonOverview
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.
Cast of Lyman H. Howe's High Class Moving Pictures
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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…
When was Lyman H. Howe's High Class Moving Pictures released?
Lyman H. Howe's High Class Moving Pictures was released on October 1, 1983.
How long is Lyman H. Howe's High Class Moving Pictures?
Lyman H. Howe's High Class Moving Pictures runs 28 minutes.
Who directed Lyman H. Howe's High Class Moving Pictures?
Lyman H. Howe's High Class Moving Pictures was directed by Ben Levin and Carol S. Nelson.
Who is in the cast of Lyman H. Howe's High Class Moving Pictures?
The cast of Lyman H. Howe's High Class Moving Pictures includes Mercedes McCambridge (Narrator (voice)) and Lyman H. Howe (Self (archive footage)).