Dickson Experimental Sound Film (1894)

08/31/1894 (US) • 1m

Music

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.


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Status

Released

Original Language

No Language

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

violin

black and white

short film

music

sound

experimental film

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