20 İnteresting Facts About Movies

Movies have been a part of our culture for over a century, providing us with entertainment, escapism, and sometimes even a reflection of ourselves. From the first silent films to today’s blockbusters, there is much to learn about the world of cinema. Here are 20 interesting facts about movies:

1. The first motion picture ever made was called “Roundhay Garden Scene” and was shot in Leeds, England in 1888.
2. The first feature-length movie was “The Story of the Kelly Gang” made in Australia in 1906, running for 70 minutes.
3. The first movie to ever win an Academy Award was “Wings” in 1929.
4. The highest-grossing film of all time is “Avatar” (2009) with a worldwide gross of over $2.7 billion.
5. The shortest feature film ever made is “Un Chien Andalou” (1929) which is only 16 minutes long.
6. The longest feature film ever made is “Logistics” (2012) which is 51,420 minutes (857 hours) long.
7. The term “movie” comes from the word “moving picture”.
8. The first movie theater in the world was called The Vitascope Hall and opened in New Orleans in 1896.
9. The Hollywood Walk of Fame has over 2,600 stars honoring actors, directors, producers, and musicians.
10. The first film with sound was “The Jazz Singer” (1927) starring Al Jolson.
11. The first film to use Technicolor was “The Gulf Between” (1917).
12. The first film to use computer-generated imagery (CGI) was “Westworld” (1973).
13. The highest-paid actor in Hollywood is Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, earning an estimated $87.5 million in 2020.
14. The first film to ever be screened on an airplane was “The Lost World” (1925) on an Imperial Airways flight from London to Paris.
15. The “Wilhelm scream” is a sound effect used in over 400 movies, named after the character who made the scream in the 1951 film “Distant Drums”.
16. The first film to ever win the “Big Five” Academy Awards (Best Picture, Director, Actor, Actress, and Screenplay) was “It Happened One Night” (1934).
17. The first film to ever show a toilet flushing on screen was “Psycho” (1960).
18. The first film to ever use product placement was “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” (1982) featuring Reese’s Pieces.
19. The highest number of takes for a single scene in a movie was 324 for “The Shining” (1980).
20. The first film to ever be released on DVD was “Twister” (1996).

In conclusion, movies have a rich history and continue to be a beloved form of entertainment around the world. From the earliest films to the latest blockbusters, there is always something new and exciting to learn about the world of cinema.