Early motion pictures in nickelodeon houses in 1910s

The transcript discusses the emergence of motion pictures and the development of early cinema. It highlights the role of Nickelodeon houses as precursors to modern theaters and the daring investments made by early exhibitors in a new form of entertainment that initially seemed unlikely to succeed.

How did the early pioneers contribute to the field of film?

What was the initial public perception of motion pictures when they were first introduced?