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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.

Director(s)

William K.L. Dickson

William Heise

Fred Ott

Cast & Crew

William K.L. Dickson

William K.L. Dickson

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William Heise

William Heise

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Charles D'Almaine

Charles D'Almaine

Self

Fred Ott

Fred Ott

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Details

GenresMusic
Runtime1 mins
Released on31 Aug 1894
Languageen
Produced InUnited States of America
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Reviews

lolwhut5674

6/10

There's something very charming hearing the tune of the violin with the crackles expected from record such old audio. The fact that we are even able to play both video and audio together shows this is definitely a film for the history books. Even though it isn't even the focus of the film, being able to subtly hear the director's voice caught on the recording gives this a more home movie film vibe.

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