Dickson Greeting

Dickson Greeting is considered one of the world's first films. The film lasts 3 seconds and is directed by film pioneers William Dickson and William Heise. William Dickson also played himself in the film. He moves a hat in his right hand to the middle of his chest, where he moves his left hand to it at the same time. The film was recorded on 20 may 1891 in the Photographic building at Edison's Black Mariastudio, West Orange, New Jersey.The film was made in collaboration with Thomas Edison and his kinetograaf is used to record the movie. The movie was playing to viewers atNational Federation of women's Clubs. This was one of the first public film presentations.