Aug 31, 1894
1 min
Full-HD

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.

Category

Music

Country

United States of America

Companies

Edison Manufacturing Company National Phonograph Company Thomas A. Edison, Inc.

William K.L. Dickson

Self

Charles D'Almaine

Self

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