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Dickson Experimental Sound Film

Music

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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Cast

William K.L. Dickson

Self

Charles D'Almaine

Self

Details

Status
Released
Original language
English
Languages
Budget
Revenue
Age rating
Quality
4K UHD · HDR10 · Dolby Vision
Production
Edison Manufacturing CompanyNational Phonograph CompanyThomas A. Edison, Inc.

Crew

Director

William K.L. Dickson

William Heise

Director of Photography

Gallery

Reviews

lolwhut5674

10/27/2024

6.0

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.