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Dickson Experimental Sound Film
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Dickson Experimental Sound Film

1894-08-31 · 1 min · ★ 6.1

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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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Directors
William K.L. Dickson, William Heise
Production companies
Edison Manufacturing Company, National Phonograph Company, Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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William K.L. DicksonWilliam K.L. DicksonSelf
Charles D'AlmaineSelf

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