Episode 11 – The Great Train Robbery (1903)

Welcome to season 2 of Let's Finally Watch This, a podcast for casual movie fans who have always meant to watch classic movies. Once again we're traveling through the century, highlighting one movie from each decade from 1903 to 2013. In each episode, we'll highlight what's going on film history, how the chosen film affected future movies, and, of course, whether the movie itself is actually worth watching. ~~ It's 1903. Moving pictures are still an novelty, and narrative films are still in the early stages. One of the most popular films of the year is The Great Train Robbery, directed by Edwin S. Porter. It's a distinctly American movie about outlaws...robbing a train. What The Great Train Robbery offers casual movie fans who have always meant to watch classic movies: an action-oriented plot, realistic early effects, and an iconic final shot (pun intended). Listen in to learn more! Show Notes