Alice Guy-Blaché, however, achieved it all at the turn of the 20th century. The native Parisian who became the godmother of cinema was born Alice Guy in 1873. At 21, she took a job as a secretary ...

They are innovative and packed with humor and satire. They were made by French director Alice Guy-Blache (1873-1968), who is considered to be the world’s first female film director. In the early ...