Carmencita (1894): cast, story & where to watch
1894 · Film · ★ 5.3

Released in 1894, Carmencita is a documentary film directed by William K.L. Dickson, running about 1 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Carmencita stars Carmencita as Herself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Carmencita has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Carmencita page.
If you liked it. Fans of Carmencita tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Carmencita (1894)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Carmencita change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Carmencita worth watching?
- Carmencita holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Carmencita?
- Carmencita stars Carmencita.
- When was Carmencita released?
- Carmencita was released in 1894, with a runtime of about 1 minutes.