1893 in film explained

The following is an overview of the events of 1893 in film, including a list of films released and notable births.

Events

• Thomas Edison builds America's First Movie Studio, the Black Maria.
• Blacksmith Scene is made and presented by Thomas Edison.
• First major public movie show, World's Columbian Exposition.

Films released in 1893

• Blacksmith Scene, directed by William K. L. Dickson.
• Horse Shoeing, a documentary short film starring and directed by William K. L. Dickson.
• Rabbits, directed by Étienne-Jules Marey

Births

Month	Date	Name	Country	Profession	Died
January	15		UK	Actor, Composer
February	10		US	Actor, Singer
March	7		Estonia	Actress
29		Denmark	Actress
April	3		UK	Actor
12		US	Actor
20		US	Actor
May	8		US	Actor
14		US	Actor
15		Philippines	Director
June	10		US	Actress, Singer-Songwriter, Comedian
14		France	Actress
July	6		Poland	Actor
August	3	Vicente Salumbides	Philippines	Actor, Director
14		US	Actor
17		US	Actress
30		Russia	Actress
September	6		US	Actor
16		Hungary
October	14		US	Actress
November	19		US	Actor
December	7		US	Actress
12		Romania	Actor
24		US	Film Songwriter
29		Bohemia	Filmmaker

External links

• List of 1893 films at IMDb
• List of 1893 deaths at IMDb
• List of 1893 births at IMDb