The Black Maria

Edison tests his new motion picture camera. Premiering Jan. 27 on PBS.  More

In 1894, Thomas Edison filmed sharpshooter Annie Oakley in his Black Maria studio. He was testing a new device called the kinetograph, an electrically powered camera capable of capturing motion. “Edison” premieres January 27, 2015 on PBS American Experience.

AIR DATE 1/27/15