Carmencita
The first woman to appear in front of an Edison motion picture camera and possibly the first woman to appear in a motion picture within the United States. In the film, Carmencita is recorded going through a routine she had been performing at Koster & Bial's in New York since February 1890.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1894 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Director | William K.L. Dickson |
| Runtime | 1 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.2/10 (78 votes) |
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The film constructs a historical document, relying on the sheer fact of preservation. It explores the very genesis of recorded performance, with no narrative beyond the dance itself.
What lingers after viewing is the profound simplicity of a moment captured, a foundational brick in the edifice of cinema. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: William K.L. Dickson
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Watch as a silent museum piece, a primary source for film history.
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