February 1 – The Day Movies Were Forced to Follow the Sun

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On February 1, 1893, Thomas Edison opened the world’s first motion picture studio, the Black Maria, a rotating building designed to follow the sun for filming. In this episode of The Strange History Podcast, Amy explores the strange true story of early cinema, why movies once depended on daylight, and how a spinning shed helped launch the film industry.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-strange-history-podcast--5773362/support.🎧 The Strange History Podcast Love bizarre true stories, forgotten scandals, and history’s most unhinged moments?Submit your ideas for The Strange History PodcastFollow The Strange History Podcast wherever you listen and never miss an episode. 🔗 Listen & Subscribe:Apple PodcastsSpotifyiHeartRadioAudibleNew episodes regularly. History gets weird here.

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