100 Years of Film History Represented In a Beautiful Montage of the Most Iconic Scenes From Each Year

Baltimore filmmaker Jacob T. Swinney, known for his “First and Final Frames” series and other work, has created a wonderful tribute to the past 100 years of filmmaking with a rather comprehensive montage of 100 of the most iconic movie scenes by year.

A journey through the past 100 years of cinema–the most memorable shot from each year (in my opinion). While many of these shots are the most recognizable in film history, others are equally iconic in their own right. For example, some shots pioneered a style or defined a genre, while others tested the boundaries of censorship and filmgoer expectations. If anything, I want this video to be a reminder as to why we all love cinema so much.

Lori Dorn
Lori Dorn

Lori is a Laughing Squid Contributing Editor based in New York City who has been writing blog posts for over a decade. She also enjoys making jewelry, playing guitar, taking photos and mixing craft cocktails.