

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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- violin
- black and white
- short film
- music
- sound
- experimental film
- kinetophone
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United States of America
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Release dates
United StatesUS
- Theatrical31 Aug 1894
- Premiere2 Apr 1895
- PremiereBlack Maria Film Festival (2002 Restoration)1 Jun 2002
- Digital / OTT8 Apr 2011
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Dickson Experimental Sound Film was released on 31 August 1894.
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1- L6/10
lolwhut5674
10/27/2024
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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