Monkeyshines, No. 1 (1890): cast, story & where to watch
1890 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1890, Monkeyshines, No. 1 is a documentary film directed by William K.L. Dickson, running about 1 minutes.
What it’s about. Experimental film made to test the original cylinder format of the Kinetoscope and believed to be the first film shot in the United States. It shows a blurry figure in white standing in one place making large gestures and is only a few seconds long.
Who’s in it. Monkeyshines, No. 1 stars John Ott.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Monkeyshines, No. 1 has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Monkeyshines, No. 1 page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Monkeyshines, No. 1 (1890)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Monkeyshines, No. 1 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Monkeyshines, No. 1 worth watching?
- Monkeyshines, No. 1 holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Monkeyshines, No. 1?
- Monkeyshines, No. 1 stars John Ott.
- When was Monkeyshines, No. 1 released?
- Monkeyshines, No. 1 was released in 1890, with a runtime of about 1 minutes.