OLD HOLLYWOOD / NEW FACES - RECASTING THE CLASSICS

Did you know that the first remake ever made was a direct copy of one of the first official American films ever made? Well, according to the experts, Edwin S. Porter's 1903 classic, 'The Great Train Robbery', was the first successful film that utilized simple editing techniques. In fact, it was so successful, both artistically and financially, that a year later, an unscrupulous filmmaker decided to duplicate it so they could cash-in on its notoriety.




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