THE KINETOSCOPE
The kinetoscope was the first attempt get the new
technology into form suitable for commercial exploitation. Both projects suffered from delays. (Illus 6-2,
Kinetoscope 7197)
The marketing the kinetoscope also followed the
example the phonograph. It
was designed arcade machine which the customer paid to
see film strip and was closely modelled the
coin-in-slot phonograph which was being developed the same
time. The electricity for the motor was provided a
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primary battery, just like the phonograph. The lower part
of the box held the foot loop film which was arranged
over rollers and then moved the top the machine for
viewing.
The upper part the box contained electric motor, shutter,
and incandescent lamp illuminate the images. The two machines were being worked concurrently the
lab and the Works. Edison's idea was exploit the
novelty appeal moving pictures and sell the kinetoscope to
amusement parlors. This outlet had proved very successful for
the phonograph. Kinetoscopes were soon
. There was obviously market for moving
pictures the time and Edison knew from the phonograph
experience that selling the product novelty familiarized
the public with while making profits. The
kinetoscope was pine box with hole the top for viewing
