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3-D Movies Turn 50 ... Sort Of

Posted by chrisd on from the red-plus-blue-equals-three dept.

jonerik writes "The Associated Press has this article on the 50th anniversary of the release of 'Bwana Devil.' Released on November 26th, 1952, the film would be largely forgotten today if not for the fact that it's generally regarded as the first full-length 3-D movie, kicking off a burst of 3-D filmmaking which lasted into the mid-'50s and which still takes place today, particularly in the adult film industry and on the IMAX circuit where this year's 43-minute 'Space Station 3-D' has brought in about $33 million so far. 'Bwana Devil' utilized the Polaroid method, which used two lenses filming, and involved lightwaves passing in perpendicular planes to the other lens. However, considering that a long string of 3-D films were made as far back as 1922 using more primitive processes, the claim that 'Bwana Devil' was first can be regarded as open to question. Either way, Robert Stack, who starred in 'Bwana Devil,' is somewhat ambivalent about his small part in movie history, saying 'I'm not sure it was anything to be proud of. It's an honor like being the world's tallest midget.'"

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  1. In SOVIET RUSSIA by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    there are funny soviet russia jokes!

  2. and still no one cares... by ethanms · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Captain Eo or whatever the hell Michael Jackson one was at Disney is still the best...

  3. 3D Adult Films? by LamerX · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Where do I download 3D Porn?

  4. In soviet russia... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    All you are belong to our base.

  5. Re:Master Yoda tsarkon kicks zit SW fag to death by JTMON · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Insert Attention for 9yr old AC here.

  6. tevis money [moneyt] is this your troll account? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    http://slashdot.org/~moneyt

    Are you the alterior account for a Mac loving stupid fuck named Tevis Money? Or are you just another fucking retard?

  7. Why can't I buy a 3d camera, yet? by dagg · · Score: 2, Offtopic
    I want to hang a 3d picture in my bathroom. The 3d glasses would be attached to a big *you-cannot-steal-these-3d-glasses* chain. My visitors could view a largish 3d version of my choice (large banana, close-up of a freckle, or Guy Smiley) while they use my bathroom.

    Why. Oh god. Why? Nothing much else to do in my bathroom but take this stupid test

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    Sex - Find It
  8. Little Ditty by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    While strolling through the park one day.
    I was jumped by a flock of gays.
    "Bend over if you please a little ogg vorbis is what you need"
    While strolling through the park one day.

    1. Re:Little Ditty by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

      sing along;
      after that day I asked RMS am I gay..

  9. 3D Imax Porn by woboz · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Where do I need to get to catch 3D Imax Porn. That would Rock!!!!!

  10. Wow, now I can post!! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Amazing.

  11. Re:Not going to see this movie... by Orangedog_on_crack · · Score: 1, Offtopic

    Sarcasm is scalpel, not a club...please don't wield things that you don't understand...leave that to the professionals. The man was, in his own crotchity way, displaying a certain amount of humility. He's a little rough around the edges, but you will be too if you make it to the age when being regular for a week straight is something to talk about at the retirement home.