1893 in film

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The following is an overview of the events of 1893 in film, including a list of films released and notable births.

Events

Thomas Edison builds America's First Movie Studio, the Black Maria.

Blacksmith Scene is made and presented by Thomas Edison.

First major public movie show, World's Columbian Exposition.

Blacksmith Scene, directed by William K. L. Dickson.

The Barber Shop, directed by William K. L. Dickson.

Horse Shoeing, a documentary short film directed and starring by William K. L. Dickson.

February 10 - Jimmy Durante, American actor and singer (died 1980)

March 7 - Elsa Ratassepp, Estonian actress (died 1972)

March 29 - Astrid Holm, Danish actress (died 1961)

April 3 - Leslie Howard, British actor (died 1943)

April 12 - Robert Harron, American actor (died 1920)

April 20 - Harold Lloyd, American actor (died 1971)

June 14 - Suzanne Grandais, French actress (died 1920)

July 6 - Lech Owron, Polish actor (died 1965)

August 17 - Mae West, American actress (died 1980)

August 30 - Vera Kholodnaya - Russian film actress (died 1919)

September 16 - Alexander Korda, Hungarian film director, founder of London Films (died 1956)

October 14 - Lillian Gish, American actress (died 1993)

December 7 - Fay Bainter, Academy Award–winning American actress (died 1968)

December 12 - Edward G. Robinson, Romanian-born, American-actor (died 1973)

December 24 - Harry Warren, born Salvatore Antonio Guaragna, American film songwriter (died 1981)

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