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Edward H. Amet

1860-11-10 – 1948-08-16

Portrait of Edward H. Amet
Edward H. Amet with his magniscope.Credit: Charles Musser

Life & Legacy

Edward Hill Amet (November 10, 1860 – August 16, 1948) was an American inventor and electrical engineer, best known for his contributions to the early motion picture industry. His magniscope was one of the first devices that projected moving pictures on vertical surfaces. Along with George Kirke Spoor, Amet produced a series of war films.

Occupation & Career

inventor, film director

Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q1292549 — wikidata View source

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