before there was hollywood

[civil42806]

Anyone see this from CNN

http://www.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/Movies/09/10/first.hollywood.ap/index.html

[ProjectMaximus]

Great publicity! I wonder how many locals know anything about this?! I know I had absolutely no idea until about 2 years ago when I happened to come across our film history while reading the "Jacksonville" Wikipedia entry to answer a friend's unrelated question.

[Dapperdan]

It is a real shame that we don't have any type of museum for that here. I hold high hopes that Mooneyhan can revive our movie industry.

[blizz01]

The article indicates that there is an effort to create such a museum - anyone have pics of the location(s) and additional info?  Seems intriguing, but more of a civic (pride) thing - not a destination, imo.

[BridgeTroll]

Great find civil!  how did you run across this?

[ProjectMaximus]

From just a few weeks ago:

http://www.metrojacksonville.com/content/view/873/120/

The article indicates that there is an effort to create such a museum - anyone have pics of the location(s) and additional info?  Seems intriguing, but more of a civic (pride) thing - not a destination, imo.

[blizz01]

hmm - I really hope this grows legs.  For a city that seemingly lacks identity, Jacksonville should seize every opportunity to sensationalize & capitalize.  I recall an older post (a la Stephen Dare) stating something to the effect of "Jacksonville being a city that turns it's back on it's history".  When you drive through North Carolina, the license plates read "First in Flight" - although that statement can be debated (by Michigan's Augustus Herring), it's still an accepted association that has merit.  All the buzz lately with the Mooneyhan posts & now this has really piqued my interest......Jacksonville's history should be celebrated & conspicuous just as soon as you hit the city limits.

JACKSONVILLE - "First in Film"

[rjp2008]

Hopefully Mooneyhan Films can pull it off.

[Jason]

Great article!!