Monkeyshines

The Monkeyshines-film series consists of three experimental films that were made to the original cylinder format for the kinetograaf test. These films are considered to be the first movies that are included in the United States.

The films were recorded by William Dickson and William Heise for the Edisonlaboratories. Experts have different opinions about whether thatMonkeyshines, no. 1 was recorded in June 1889 starring John Ott or sometime between 21 and 27 november 1890 starring g. Sacco Albanese. [1] both men were laboratory professionals at the company. There is conflicting evidence for both theories. Monkeyshines, no. 2 and Monkeyshines, no. 3 were included in order to test other conditions shortly thereafter.

These films were intended to be internal tests of the new camera system and were not made for commercial use. The films were only later known to the public as a result of the work of film historians. All three films include a blurry white figure that grand gestures State. The movies are all but a few seconds long.