ALICE GUY-BLACHE

What are Alice's contributions to cinema history? Why are her accomplishments so incredible during this time period? What makes her such a significant figure?

Alice Guy-Blache was the first female director. She outlasted all the foreign filmmakers. Until 1912 she was the only female director. She was one of the first directors to use super imposition. She also synchronized sound films. Alice directed for 28 years.