Video: From Edison to Oscar, Film History Shines

What's This? SHARE Digg StumbleUpon Reddit RELATED Bollywood: Indian Films Splice Bombay, Hollywood Lord of the Rings Inspired by an Ancient Epic National Geographic Traveler on Los Angeles March 2, 2006—It's almost Oscar's big night, and a new set of stars is about to become part of the cinematic firmament. But before Joan and Melissa set foot on the scene, learn how film evolved from a flickering novelty to an influential story-telling medium that captures imaginations worldwide. EMAIL NEWSLETTER Photos and News of the Week Get the top photos and news of the week from National Geographic News, plus occasional breaking-news alerts. See Sample >> Please enter a valid email address Thank You! Subscription accepted. An email confirmation will be sent. Privacy Policy MOST VIEWED NEWS New Mercury Images Show Volcanoes, Magnetic Field, More 100 Years After Tunguska, Earth Not Ready for Meteors WEEK IN PHOTOS: Space "Ribbon," Calif. Wildfires, More NEWS FEEDS      Get our news delivered directly to your desktop—free. How to Use XML or RSS