Stagecoach

 We are most likely facing the first film of the Western genre and also of the Action genre, paving the way for what will become classic scenes and settings.

 The scene of the bandit shooting at the camera with all the bullets of his Six Shooter... adds a pinch of mystery and an eerie character to this work.

Edwin S. Porter's 1903 silent film The Great Train Robbery is celebrated as a pioneering Western and action film. Inspired by theatrical shows, it employs revolutionary techniques like cross-cutting and on-location shooting. The film's dramatic, exaggerated acting adds a theatrical charm, while its iconic final shooting scene has influenced cinema for generations. Though short and silent, it remains a vital piece of film history. Watch The Great Train Robbery to witness cinema history in motion and explore the roots of the Western genre!