Monkeyshines, No. 1
Synopsis
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.
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[Monkeyshines, no. 1] (1890) Edison
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-08-28
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November 21, 1890
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William K.L. Dickson, William Heise
- Original Title
- Monkeyshines, No. 1
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1m
- Production Studios
- Edison Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William K.L. Dickson, William Heise
William Heise
William K.L. Dickson
Department Leadership Roster
William K.L. Dickson
Director
William Heise
Director
William K.L. Dickson
Producer
William Heise
Director of Photography
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Public Domain
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Silent Era
Movies in 1890
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What is Monkeyshines, No. 1 about?
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.
Who directed Monkeyshines, No. 1?
Monkeyshines, No. 1 was directed by William K.L. Dickson, William Heise.
Who stars in Monkeyshines, No. 1?
The principal cast of Monkeyshines, No. 1 includes G. Sacco Albanese.
When was Monkeyshines, No. 1 released and how long is it?
Monkeyshines, No. 1 was released in 1890 with a total runtime of 1m.