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The Edison Kinetophone

February 7, 1913 0h 6m

Originally released in 1913. The Edison Kinetophone is a feature film. directed by Allen Ramsey. At just 6 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring W.E. Ramsey

Synopsis

On February 17, 1913, after many years of R+D, Thomas Alva Edison introduced the Edison Kinetophone to an enthusiastic New York audience. The Kinetophone was a fairly complex mechanical means of creating talking pictures. Unlike previous systems, in which actors would be required to lip sync to preexisting recordings on camera, the Kinetophone was one of the earliest film technologies to record sound at the same time as the image. More than 200 of these Kinetophones were produced between 1913 and 1914, but only a handful of the films and their accompanying sound cylinders survive.

Quick Facts

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Release Date February 7, 1913 113 years ago
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Runtime 0h 6m 6 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • The American Talking Picture Co., Inc.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Edison Kinetophone about?

On February 17, 1913, after many years of R+D, Thomas Alva Edison introduced the Edison Kinetophone to an enthusiastic New York audience. The Kinetophone was a fairly complex mechanical means of cr...

Who directed The Edison Kinetophone?

The Edison Kinetophone was directed by Allen Ramsey.

How long is The Edison Kinetophone?

The Edison Kinetophone has a runtime of 0 hours and 6 minutes (6 minutes total).

When was The Edison Kinetophone released?

The Edison Kinetophone was released on February 7, 1913 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Edison Kinetophone?

The main cast of The Edison Kinetophone includes W.E. Ramsey.