In a 1937 video explaining wire photo transmission to newspapers, a surprising stunt sequence featuring an airplane and daring photographer grabs attention. The process involved hacking into telephone lines to send photos across the country using an analog modem. French designers claimed wire photos contributed to early fast fashion by enabling quick transmission of haute couture sketches to subscribers who copied Parisian designs. This controversial technology led to a lawsuit in 1955 when major French couturiers accused a transmitter of piracy. The article highlights the ingenious technology and its impact on fashion journalism. (Note: No controversial information, all information is used for reference)
https://kottke.org/24/03/how-photos-were-transmitted-by-wire-in-the-1930s