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The year 1906 in film involved some significant events.

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EVENTS

26 December - The world's first feature film, '' The Story Of The Kelly Gang '', is released.

FILMS RELEASED IN 1906

'' The Dream Of A Rarebit Fiend ''

'' Humorous Phases Of Funny Faces ''

'' The Merry Frolics Of Satan ''

'' The Story Of The Kelly Gang ''

BIRTHS

January 14 - William Bendix , Actor (d. 1964 )

February 5 - John Carradine , actor (d. 1988 )

February 10 - Lon Chaney Jr. , actor (d. 1973 )

February 17 - Mary Brian , actress (d. 2002 )

February 21 - Jeanne Aubert , actress, Singer (d. 1988 )

February 26 - Madeleine Carroll , actress (d. 1987 )

March 6 - Lou Costello , Comedian , actor (d. 1959 )

April 26 - Renate Müller , actress (d. 1937 )

May 1 - Josephine Dunn , actress (d. 1983 )

May 3 - Mary Astor , actress (d. 1987 )

May 8 - Roberto Rossellini , Film Director (d. 1977 )

May 21 - Lola Lane , singer, actress (d. 1981 )

May 30 - Lyda Roberti , actress (d. 1938 )

June 22 - Billy Wilder , director, Screenwriter (d. 2002 )

June 26 - Alberto Rabagliati , singer, actor (d. 1974 )

July 3 - George Sanders , actor (d. 1972 )

August 5 - John Huston , director, actor (d. 1987 )

August 5 - Joan Hickson , actress (d. 1998 )

August 9 - Dorothy Jordan , actress (d. 1988 )

August 29 - Lurene Tuttle , actress (d. 1986 )

August 30 - Joan Blondell , actress (d. 1979 )

September 4 - Dita Parlo , actress (d. 1971 )

October 6 - Janet Gaynor , actress (d. 1984 )

November 14 - Louise Brooks , actress (d. 1985 )

December 5 - Otto Preminger , director, producer (d. 1986 )

December 16 - Barbara Kent , actress

December 25 - Lew Grade , producer (d. 1998 )

December 27 - Oscar Levant , Composer , screenwriter, actor (d. 1972 )

December 30 - Carol Reed , director (d. 1976 )

DEATHS

(unknown)