Movie Description

Monkeyshines, No. 1

(1890)

Overview

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.

Cast

Facts

Original TitleMonkeyshines, No. 1

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1890-11-21

Original LanguageUnknown

Runtime 00h 01m

Production CompaniesEdison Studios

Genres

  • Documentary