Dickson Experimental Sound Film

Nan
0h 1m
1894
6.086 /10 (110)

Overview

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.

Country : United States of America
Languages : No Language
Released Date: 1894-08-31

Top Billed Cast

William K.L. Dickson

Self

Charles D'Almaine

Self

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