Earliest Films Reflection

What qualities do these early films share? Why do you think the filmmakers shot these? How do they differ from modern movies?

    Some qualities that all of these early films share are that they're all in black and white, have no sound, often have a low frame rate and poor quality by today's standards. I think that the filmmakers shot these in order to capture what they found interesting and for special occasions. Many of the early films simply depicted motion, such as dancing or twirling Indian clubs, and actions that you'd often see in entertainment shows, such as the strongman posing, the sharpshooter, and the cats boxing. But a few of them depicted events, such as a baseball or football game, the opening of the Sutro Baths, and the destruction of the Battleship Maine. These differ from modern movies as they don't create new stories but rather show real life. They depict people showing off their talent, their culture, and simply living their lives.