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Dickson Greeting
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Dickson Greeting

May 20, 1891
0h 1m
★ 4.9

Overview

William K.L. Dickson brings his hat from his one hand to the other and moves his head slightly, as a small nod toward the audience. This was the first film produced by the Edison Manufacturing Company to be shown to public audiences and the press.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

Edison Studios

Cast

William K.L. Dickson

Himself

William K.L. Dickson

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