Dickson Experimental Sound Film
Seen it?1894 | 1 min | Music
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- One for music lovers. The music is woven into the story, not just laid on top.
- The mood
- Easygoing.
- The pace
- Never drags, at 1 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1894: an older pace and style.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
Our audience score: 54%
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 16K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by William K.L. Dickson, William Heise
- William K.L. DicksonSelf
- Charles D'AlmaineSelf