Dickson Experimental Sound Film
William K.L. Dickson plays the violin while two men dance. This is the oldest surviving sound film where sound is recorded on the phonograph.
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About Dickson Experimental Sound Film
Dickson Experimental Sound Film is a 1894 English-language music film directed by William K.L. Dickson and William Heise. The cast is led by William K.L. Dickson, Charles D'Almaine. It has a runtime of 0h 1m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 100 ratings.
Dickson Experimental Sound Film was produced by Edison Manufacturing Company, National Phonograph Company, and Thomas A. Edison, Inc. and made in United States of America. It was released on August 31, 1894.
- Director
- William K.L. Dickson, William Heise
- Release date
- August 31, 1894
- OTT release
- April 8, 2011
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Edison Manufacturing Company, National Phonograph Company, Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
Dickson Experimental Sound Film cast & crew
Dickson Experimental Sound Film was directed by William K.L. Dickson and William Heise.
The cast features William K.L. Dickson as Self and Charles D'Almaine as Self.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by William Heise and it was produced by William K.L. Dickson and Thomas A. Edison.
Is Dickson Experimental Sound Film worth watching?
Dickson Experimental Sound Film holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 118 ratings, a solidly received music films.
At 0h 1m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy music, Dickson Experimental Sound Film is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Dickson Experimental Sound Film
William K.L. Dickson
Self
Charles D'Almaine
Self
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▸What language is Dickson Experimental Sound Film in?
Dickson Experimental Sound Film is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Dickson Experimental Sound Film?
Dickson Experimental Sound Film runs 0 hours 1 minutes (1 minutes).
▸What is Dickson Experimental Sound Film rated?
It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 118 ratings.
▸When did Dickson Experimental Sound Film release on OTT?
Dickson Experimental Sound Film became available digitally on April 8, 2011.
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