And Edison’s work was based on Lumière‘s Cinematographe and before that, the Zoöpraxiscope which was proceeded by the Zoetrope. Each one took and idea and devel

And Edison’s work was based on Lumière‘s Cinematographe and before that, the Zoöpraxiscope which was proceeded by the Zoetrope. Each one took and idea and developed it in ways that made improvements. This is how invention actually works, not the sudden inspiration of the lone inventor who deserves full credit. It is a serial process of inspiration and enhancements that over time produce progress.