The Birth of the Telephone

The Birth of the Telephone (1914) is a Kinetophone short produced by Edison, featuring Thomas A. Watson, assistant to Alexander Graham Bell, discussing his role in the development of the telephone. Recorded at Edison’s Bronx studio, the film is presumed lost, but the synchronized sound cylinder survives and is accessible.

Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
6 mins
Status
Finished
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Type
Movie
Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
6 mins
Status
Finished
Start Date
Jan 1, 1914
Season
1914
Ratings
0
Popularity
0
Favorites
0
Reviews
0
Producers
Edison Manufacturing Company
Country
United States

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lost film50%synchronized sound effects50%

Description

The Birth of the Telephone (1914) is a Kinetophone short produced by Edison, featuring Thomas A. Watson, assistant to Alexander Graham Bell, discussing his role in the development of the telephone. Recorded at Edison’s Bronx studio, the film is presumed lost, but the synchronized sound cylinder survives and is accessible.

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Japanese

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