Monkeyshine

Number of Movies: 3

Overview

Collection of experiments from Thomas Edison Inc.

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3 Movies

Monkeyshines, No. 1

November 21, 1890

Experimental film made to test the original cylinder format of the Kinetoscope and believed to be the first film shot in the United States. It shows a blurry figure in white standing in one place making large gestures and is only a few seconds long.

Monkeyshines, No. 2

November 21, 1890

Experimental film that follows up on the results of "Monkeyshines, No. 1". Once again, an Edison company worker moves around in front of the motion picture camera.

Monkeyshines, No. 3

November 21, 1890

Experimental film that follows up on the results of "Monkeyshines, No. 1" and "Monkeyshines, No. 2". Once again, an Edison company worker moves around in front of the motion picture camera. Lost film.

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