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William K.L. Dickson

William K.L. Dickson

Director & actor · born 3 August 1860 · Chateau St. Buc, Minihic-sur-Ranse, France

William Kennedy Laurie Dickson was a Scottish inventor and the Edison Manufacturing Company's official photographer. In 1889, he was assigned to turn the concept of a the proposed motion picture device, named the Kinetoscope, into a reality. The first working prototype was unveiled in May 1891 and the design of system was essentially finalised by the fall of 1892. The completed version of the Kinetoscope was officially unveiled at the Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences on 9 May 1893.

Where to start: Butterfly Dances (2007).

As director 174

As actor 7

Frequently asked questions

What is the best William K.L. Dickson movie?

By viewer score, Butterfly Dances (2007) at 5.0/10.

What are William K.L. Dickson’s most popular movies?

Dickson Experimental Sound Film, Dickson Experimental Sound Film, Blacksmith Scene.

How many movies has William K.L. Dickson made?

181 films on TMDB, 174 as director, 7 as actor.

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