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Monkeyshines, No. 1

1890Directed by William K.L. Dickson, William Heise

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Released: November 21, 1890
Runtime: 1m

About Monkeyshines, No. 1

Documentary

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.

Directors: William K.L. Dickson
William Heise

Principal cast

In billing order

G. Sacco AlbaneseSelf

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