April 1889 in Film & Television

Events in Film & TV

Kodak Film

Apr 6 George Eastman begins selling his Kodak flexible rolled film for the first time

Birthdays in Film & TV

  • Apr 6 Barry Macollum, Irish actor (The Trouble With Harry), born in Ireland (d. 1971)
  • Apr 14 James Stephenson, British actor (Letter, Espionage Agent, Nancy Drew), born in Selby, Yorkshire, England (d. 1941)

Charlie Chaplin (1889-1977)

Apr 16 British actor and comedian (City Lights, Gold Rush), born in London, England

  • Apr 28 Bryant Washburn, American actor (Exposure, Millionaire Kid, Nabonga), born in Chicago, Illinois (d. 1963)