The Revolutionary First Color Film: How “The World, the Flesh and the Devil” Changed Cinema Forever

Jul 31, 2023 | History and Landmarks

During the early days of filmmaking, movies were shot exclusively in black and white. However, in 1914, the first color film was released. It was called “The World, the Flesh and the Devil” and was produced by Urban-Essex Company. The film used a two-color process known as Kinemacolor, which involved filming scenes using a special camera with two lenses, each equipped with a different colored filter. The final movie was then projected through corresponding filters, creating a full-color effect. Although Kinemacolor was eventually replaced by more advanced color processes, it paved the way for the development of color cinematography as we know it today.

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