Music

Dickson Experimental Sound Film

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.

Release Date : 1894-08-31

Language :No Language

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : Edison StudiosThomas A. Edison, Inc.

Production Country : United States of America

Alternative Titles : Dickson ViolinThe Gay BrothersDancing Men in the Black MariaThe Dickson Experimental Sound Film

Cast

Character Name : Self

Original Name : William K.L. Dickson

Gender : Male

Character Name : Self

Original Name : Charles D'Almaine

Gender : Male

Reviews

lolwhut5674

@lolwhut5674

2024-11-04

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.