Matinees On Main Street: A Movie History Podcast

Episode 10: Looking At The First Kinetoscope Clips

Episode Summary

<p>Thomas Edison's lab is readying the kinetoscope for the world to watch.  But before it's ready, test films have to be made, as well as films that will become available to customers once the kinetoscopes are available.  On this episode, we'll take a look at the Edison lab's readying process, the bugs they have to work out, and these first Edison films, including DICKSON GREETING and FRED OTT'S SNEEZE.</p>

Episode Notes

Thomas Edison's lab is readying the kinetoscope for the world to watch.  But before it's ready, test films have to be made, as well as films that will become available to customers once the kinetoscopes are available.  On this episode, we'll take a look at the Edison lab's readying process, the bugs they have to work out, and these first Edison films, including DICKSON GREETING and FRED OTT'S SNEEZE.