◄ IMDb Polls

Poll: Top 10 Short Films That Made History

A poll by ElMaruecan82
To be fair, these short films weren't all the first to achieve what they did, maybe third or second, but they made the biggest impact retrospectively. Each one changed the rules of the game, ensuring the progression of Motion Picture: arts, science and popular entertainment..

Which of these 10 shorts is the most culturally significant?

After voting, you might discuss the list here

If you're not familiar with these short films, don't worry, in less than one hour and half, you can discover them all.

Results of 294 votes:

  1. 1.

    A Trip to the Moon (1902)

     
    The use of special effects, inevitable for fantasy and sci-fi pictures.
  2. 2.

    Steamboat Willie (1928)

     
    Sound mixing marking the real birth of animation... and a little mouse that changed the face of family entertainment.
  3. 3.

    The Arrival of a Train (1896)

     
    The discovery of cinema.
See all results

Related Polls

Starless Iconic Film Moments
A poll by ElMaruecan82
Sometimes it so happens that a film's defining or most memorable moment doesn't feature the star or the central character. The following list is a tribute to these iconic "starless*" movie…
Seminal Movie Villains
A poll by ElMaruecan82
Stories are always as good as their villains, they create the conflict, they drive the hero's journey and their eventual demise is integral to the viewer's satisfaction. In other words, they make the …
M.M. (Part 2)
A poll by Djesika
From this list of fictional characters with the initials MM*, who is your favorite? *includes nicknames and in some cases honorifics like Maid and Madam Discuss here See part 1 here.
Favorite Bumpy Train Ride?
A poll by dgranger
Each one of these movies featured a train ride that was anything but smooth and far from romantic. From heists to murder to prison escape to fugitives on the run to terrorists to train robberies, to m…
The Many Faces of Mickey Mouse
A poll by ElMaruecan82
"Who's the leader of the club That's made for you and me? M-I-C-K-E-Y M-O-U-S-E" And for 90 years, this "club" has enchanted many generations of children all over the world... but…
Top 30 Greatest Cartoons
A poll by ElMaruecan82
(Quoting Wikipedia) The 50 Greatest Cartoons: As Selected by 1,000 Animation Professionals is a 1994 book by animation historian Jerry Beck. It consists of articles about 50 highly regarded animated s…
A&E Most Influential People of the Millennium
A poll by ElMaruecan82
From "A&E Biography of the Millennium", here is the top 35 of the 100 most influential people of the millenium, in order. Who would you have put at the top of the list, as the most influ…
Top 11 Oscar-Winning Characters from the Golden Age of Animation
A poll by ElMaruecan82
These characters have many things in common: -they belong to the Golden Age of Animation (1928-1969) -they were stars of long-running series of short theatrical or TV cartoons -one of their cartoons w…
10 Movies, 10 Storytelling Milestones
A poll by ElMaruecan82
In the beginning, movies took their inspiration from the classic Greek Tragedy structure: one plot, characters driving the narrative, three acts, unity of time, setting and action etc. But progressive…
Walt Disney 100th Anniversary Poll Part I
A poll by penchofifteenpolls
Founded in 1923 as Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio by brothers Walt and Roy, Walt Disney Pictures is celebrating its first 100 years of history as one of the most important film production studios in t…
Dawn of Dinosaurs
A poll by Silitonga
Movies that feature dinosaurs and/or a supporting character who is a dinosaur, which one is your favorite? Dig some of their bones here
Best Cartoon Rivalry
A poll by RbDeraj
From children to adults, everyone enjoys cartoons, especially when it consists of two characters battling it out through comical scenarios and epic struggles. Which of these cartoon rivalries is your …
Once Upon a Time, Walt Disney
A poll by ElMaruecan82
Walt Disney, a name destined for greatness, beloved by millions and millions of children and adults, of all generations and all over the world. Honoring "Uncle Walt" on the 50th anniversary …
Most Famous Original Movie Character
A poll by Mega_wizard
There are many well-known movie characters who were created for their movies. But who is the most famous original movie character ever? Discuss it here. Vote in the poll for adapted characters here
2020 National Film Registry
A poll by Eagles90
Since 1989, the National Film Registry of the Library of Congress has been accomplishing the important task of preserving films that “represent important cultural, artistic and historic achievements i…
The Hero Types
A poll by Rafael_M
From this list of Movie Hero Types, I like to root for... Discuss here
Most Iconic Scene from a Chaplin Movie
A poll by ElMaruecan82
Accepting his honorary Oscar in 1971, Charlie Chaplin said: "This is an emotional moment for me and words seem so futile, so feeble...". Indeed, emotions can hardly be translated into words…
Advancing the Movie Industry
A poll by napierslogs
Like any other industry, the movie industry evolves. And every few years or decades, a technological advancement comes that changes the way we see movies. Listed by the movie that is credited as bei…
35 Oldest Movies You Must See Before You Die
A poll by mariojacobs
1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die is a film reference book edited by Steven Schneider with original essays on each film contributed by over 70 film critics. The first edition was published in 2…
If you could travel in time ...
A poll by ElMaruecan82
... and experience the first screening of one of these 25 classic and/or groundbreaking movies in the theater, which one would you pick? Discuss at http://www.imdb.com/board/bd0000088/thread/222443186

Clear your history

Recently Viewed