A Visit to the Seaside
Watch TrailerThe first successful motion picture in natural color, filmed with Kinemacolor. It is an 8 minute short film directed by George Albert Smith of Brighton, showing people doing everyday activities. It is ranked of high historical importance. Kinemacolor later influenced and replaced by Technicolor, which was used from 1916 to 1952.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1908 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Director | George Albert Smith |
| Runtime | 8 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.4/10 (5 votes) |
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George Albert Smith constructs this film as a direct application of the Kinemacolor process, relying on its novel ability to capture reality in hue. He explores the mundane poetry of a seaside promenade, building a document where color itself is the primary subject and narrative.
What lingers after viewing is a profound sense of temporal travel. The film stands as a quiet, vital bridge to the textures and rhythms of ordinary life in 1908. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: George Albert Smith
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