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Dickson Greeting

1891·Documentary·1m
6.8
★
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.
Directed by William K.L. Dickson and William Heise
silent film
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Cast

William K.L. Dickson
William K.L. Dickson
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Crew

William K.L. Dickson
William K.L. Dickson
Director
William Heise
William Heise
Director
William Heise
William Heise
Director of Photography
William K.L. Dickson
William K.L. Dickson
Producer

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angzsa
angzsa
4.0★ · 11/03/25
Dickson Greeting
kinda mid
kinda mid
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crimzzn
crimzzn
Dickson Greeting
Greetings, Dickson
Greetings, Dickson
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Peggy Snowblood
Peggy Snowblood
6.0★ · 01/29/26
Dickson Greeting
Beautiful
Beautiful
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Jared Ecookit
Jared Ecookit
2.0★ · 01/24/26
Dickson Greeting
Unique use of direct address really captivates the audience. still shite though
Unique use of direct address really captivates the audience. still shite though
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Skipp
Skipp
10.0★ · 12/08/25
Dickson Greeting
How appropriate that the first film American audiences would have seen was a greeting. The history of screening cinema begins with a hello. Five stars, just for the symbolism.
How appropriate that the first film American audiences would have seen was a greeting. The history of screening cinema begins with a hello. Five stars, just for the symbolism.
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