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1912

Film and TV History in 1912

Helen Hayes Theater

Mar 12 Helen Hayes Theater (Little Theatre) opens at 240W 44th St, NYC

Actress Helen Hayes

1st Unofficial Gold Record

Apr 17 1st unofficial gold record (Al Jolson's "Ragging The Baby To Sleep")

Jazz Singer and Silent Screen Actor Al Jolson

Tod und Teufel

Apr 29 Frank Wedekind's play "Tod und Teufel" premieres in Berlin

Actor and Playwright Frank Wedekind

May 8 Film and television production and distribution studio Paramount Pictures is founded
May 18 Maurits Binger establishes two Dutch movie companies
Jul 31 US government prohibits movies and photos of prize fights (censorship)

First Keystone Comedy

Sep 23 1st Mack Sennett "Keystone Comedy" movie released "Cohen Collects a Debt"

Film Director and Producer Mack Sennett

Dec 23 1st "Keystone Kops" silent slapstick comedy film, entitled "Hoffmeyer's Legacy" is released

Famous Film Stars