The first movie in the book is: Le Voyage Dans La Lune
Film directed by: Georges Melies, France
I found this movie on YouTube at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1eVtv1YyzOU&feature=related
The Youtube had narration and sound but I muted it as the film was originally a silent film. The book 1001 Movies talks about how this was the first science fiction movie and used a lot of technically advanced concepts with its editing. I thought the rocket hitting the moons face was entertaining.
The movie was also influential in that most movies at the end of the 19th century were only 2 minutes long and this one lasted about 14 minutes on the 14m film reels.
Overall, it was fun. It was short and entertaining. A great start to a very long journey!
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