What's the Reason 35mm Film is As Wide As It Is?

Question

I'd like to know if there is a reason why Dickons and Edison chose exactly 35mm as the width of their films.

Asked by Max Ried

Answer

Yes, they took normal 70mm film stock used to make movies, and cut it in half. It was cheap. It was really not a big deal at the time.

Answered by Pat Farrell

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