In the very first days of film there was no real need for editing as a cameraman would simply hold a shot until he got tired. There were no real narratives in film so there was no need to switch between scenes or show that other things were happening. Many people predicted the decline of cinema before it had even started.
"Cinema is an invention without a future." Auguste & Louis Lumière
Yet some saw differently.
This is "Life of an American Fireman", one of the earliest films to employ a narrative style of direction and editing combined. This film was put together by Edwin S. Porter, one of the pioneers of the editing game.
Porter also did "The Great Train Robbery" which again was one of the earliest films which showcased great 'cross cutting' and would change the way films were made in the future.
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