"Uncle Josh" is considered to be the 1st character featured in a film franchise. This early horror series starring Charles Manley and directed by Edwin S. Porter was made by Thomas Edison's production company.

Uncle Josh in a Spooky Hotel (1900) - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0000340
Uncle Josh's Nightmare (1900) - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0000341
Uncle Josh at the Moving Picture Show (1902) - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0000414

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More classic silent films added daily to the channel. We hope you enjoy these movies and cartoons, some of which contain new musical scores, from early cinema.