Charles Musser

Edison: The Invention of the Movies

Thomas A. Edison, Charles Musser

A history of the Edison Company, the pioneering film production company begun by Thomas A. Edison. Included are more than 140 complete films produced by the company between 1891 and 1918, along with interviews with film historians and archivists, and commentary by Charles Musser, a noted film historian and authority on the films of the Edison Company.

Before the Nickelodeon: The Cinema of Edwin S. Porter

Charles Musser

Blanche Sweet, D. A. Pennebaker

A documentary overview of silent cinema pioneer Edwin S. Porter.

The Films of Oscar Micheaux

Charles Musser

"The Films of Oscar Micheaux" returns to Charles Musser, who discusses the work of the pioneer moviemaker.

An Introduction: Pioneers of African-American Cinema

Charles Musser, Jacqueline Najuma Stewart

"An Introduction" provides an overview of disc content, featuring film historians Jacqueline Najuma Stewart and Charles Musser.

The Color Line

Charles Musser

"The Color Line" supplies Charles Musser's thoughts on racial collaboration in film.

Religion in Early African-America Cinema

Charles Musser, Jacqueline Najuma Stewart

"Religion in Early African-America Cinema" returns to Charles Musser & Jacqueline Najuma Stewart, who offers historical perspective on depictions and criticism of faith in the collected films.

Ten Nights in a Barroom: An Introduction

Charles Musser

"Ten Nights in a Bar Room: An Introduction" - Charles Musser offers a BTS explanation for the short.

Eleven P.M.: An Introduction

Charles Musser

"Eleven P.M.: An Introduction" reunites with Charles Musser for a brief discussion of the Richard Maurice film.