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Dickson Greeting
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Dickson Greeting

1891-05-20 · 1 min · ★ 5.0

Documentary

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.

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Directors
William K.L. Dickson, William Heise
Production companies
Edison Studios
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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William K.L. DicksonWilliam K.L. DicksonSelf

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