"Alice Guy a french film pioneer who invented the director's job" Barbara Streisand

INVENTING THE MOVIES by Barbara Streisand

Alice Guy was the first person, or among the first, to make a fictional film. The story-film was "invented" by her in 1896 when she made La Fée aux choux (The Cabbage Fairy) Her films, characterized by innovation and novelty, explored all genres and successfully appealed to both French and American audiences. Today she is finally being recognized as a unique pioneer of the film industry.