Tuesday, January 03, 2012

1923 animated film about Einstein’s Theory of Relativity

Boing Boing posted this 1923 animated film about Einstein’s Theory of Relativity. "“The Einstein Theory of Relativity” is a silent animated film made in 1923 that tried to explain Einstein’s work to the general public. It was produced by Fleischer Studios, best known for their delightful Betty Boop cartoons."

The Einstein Theory of Relativity 1923 from ricordidimenticati on Vimeo.



It's not bad, but it's just amazing to me that it was made at all. People would have watched this movie theaters along with newsreels. Twenty minutes on relativity to a general audience almost 90 years ago. I don't see it happening today, and only a few more people understand it anymore than did then.

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