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Edison's Black Maria

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The first film studio of Edison Studios, and the world's first movie studio.

Last updated November 4, 2026

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The Black Maria was the world's first movie studio, built by Edison Studios in 1893 for shooting early films. It was a black tar-paper covered building with a rotating skylight to utilize sunlight. The studio ceased use in 1901.

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An iconic landmark in film history

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