William K.L. Dickson
Director
Dickson Experimental Sound Film (1894)
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.
Genres: Documentary, Music, Short
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Production Companies: Edison Studios, Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
Country: United States
Languages:
No Language,
English
Recommendations
Runtime: 1 min.
Released: Aug. 31, 1894
Digital Release: April 8, 2011
Status: Released
Certification: NR