Siegmund Lubin (1851-1923)
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Don.Morfe
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Some of the nation's earliest motion pictures were made here between 1897 and 1899 in the backyard of film pioneer Lubin's home.
Waymark Code: WM12D32
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 05/02/2020
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Siegmund Lubin (1851-1923)-Some of the nation's earliest motion pictures were made here between 1897 and 1899 in the backyard of film pioneer Lubin's home. Vaudeville and burlesque routines, boxing matches, circus performers, animal acts, and a Passion Play were among the subjects he filmed.
Marker Name: Siegmund Lubin (1851-1923)
County: Philadelphia
Date Dedicated: 04/11/2007
Marker Type: City
Location: 1608 N 15th St., Philadelphia
Category: Invention, Motion Pictures & Television, Professions & Vocations
Website: [Web Link]
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