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'''The Kinetophone''', developed by Thomas Edison, was a combination of the Kinetoscope and the phonograph that was used to create some of '''the first visual recordings with sound'''.<ref>Hendricks (1966), p. 41</ref> The viewer listened through tubes to a phonograph concealed in the cabinet, playing appropriate music and sound. They didn't play synchronously other than the phonograph turned on when viewing and off when stopped. All of the films marketed for the Kinetophone were shot as silents, predominantly march or dance subjects; exhibitors could then choose from a variety of musical cylinders offering a rhythmic match.<ref>Altman (2004), pp. 81–83; Hendricks (1966), pp. 124–125.</ref>


The Kinetophone, developed By Thomas Edison, was a combination of the Kinetoscope and the phonograph to create the first recordings with sound.
==Availability==
Though many samples have been found, only two of them have the audio found and repaired, due to the rarity of the wax cylinders used to record the sound on. You can find the footage below.
Many samples of recordings made with the device have been found, but due to how old, damaged, and some rare components to repair them are, only a few have currently been restored.


==Known Films==
===The Dickson Experimental Sound Film===
"The Dickson Experimental Sound Film"(true title unknown) is believed to have been created sometime between fall 1894 and early 1895. It depicts a man playing "Song of the Cabin Boy" on a Violin while two men slow dance. This film is believed to be the earliest Kinetophone recording. The film was added to the National Film Registry of the Library of Congress, being deemed "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant" and recommended for preservation.<ref>https://www.loc.gov/item/prn-03-211/25-films-added-to-national-film-registry/2003-12-16/</ref><ref>https://www.loc.gov/programs/national-film-preservation-board/film-registry/complete-national-film-registry-listing/</ref>


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===Various===
A compilation of various films dating from 1894 to 1895. In order of appearance:
1. Serpentine Dance


Footage Without Sound [From 1894-1895]
2. Sandow (The Strong Man)


https://www.youtube.com/embed/WmZ4VPmhAkw
2. Comic Boxing


3. Cockfighting


4. The Barber Shop


One of them with sound found [From 1894-1895]
5. Feeding the Doves


https://www.youtube.com/embed/f-0L6OYCbB8
6. Seminary Girls


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===Introduction===
A video showcasing the abilities to combine film and sound.


The other one with sound found [From 1912]
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==References==
{{reflist}}


https://www.youtube.com/embed/uRqQhUQTaUc
==External Link==
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kinetoscope#Kinetophone


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Latest revision as of 20:25, 25 August 2022

Kinetophone.jpg

A picture of the Kinetophone.

Status: Partially Found

The Kinetophone, developed by Thomas Edison, was a combination of the Kinetoscope and the phonograph that was used to create some of the first visual recordings with sound.[1] The viewer listened through tubes to a phonograph concealed in the cabinet, playing appropriate music and sound. They didn't play synchronously other than the phonograph turned on when viewing and off when stopped. All of the films marketed for the Kinetophone were shot as silents, predominantly march or dance subjects; exhibitors could then choose from a variety of musical cylinders offering a rhythmic match.[2]

Availability

Many samples of recordings made with the device have been found, but due to how old, damaged, and some rare components to repair them are, only a few have currently been restored.

Known Films

The Dickson Experimental Sound Film

"The Dickson Experimental Sound Film"(true title unknown) is believed to have been created sometime between fall 1894 and early 1895. It depicts a man playing "Song of the Cabin Boy" on a Violin while two men slow dance. This film is believed to be the earliest Kinetophone recording. The film was added to the National Film Registry of the Library of Congress, being deemed "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant" and recommended for preservation.[3][4]

Dickson Experimental Sound Film (1894-1895)

Various

A compilation of various films dating from 1894 to 1895. In order of appearance:

1. Serpentine Dance

2. Sandow (The Strong Man)

2. Comic Boxing

3. Cockfighting

4. The Barber Shop

5. Feeding the Doves

6. Seminary Girls

Compilation of silent footage captured (1894-1895)

Introduction

A video showcasing the abilities to combine film and sound.

Introduction (1912)

References

External Link

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kinetoscope#Kinetophone