This document traces the history of action films from the 1920s to present day. It outlines some of the earliest action films from the 1920s-1930s like "The Three Musketeers" which were black and white silent films. Action films evolved through the 1940s-1950s with the addition of audio but remained black and white. The 1960s saw the rise of the James Bond franchise and films being produced in color. Stunt work advanced in the 1970s alongside crime/detective films. The 1980s featured many action blockbusters driven by stars like Schwarzenegger and Stallone. CGI technology began being used in action films in the 1990s and has since advanced significantly, improving film quality and special