Where can I watch Roundhay Garden Scene (1888)?

Streaming, rental and purchase options for Roundhay Garden Scene change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.

Is Roundhay Garden Scene worth watching?

Roundhay Garden Scene holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in Roundhay Garden Scene?

Roundhay Garden Scene stars Adolphe Le Prince, Joseph Whitley, Sarah Whitley and Annie Hartley.

When was Roundhay Garden Scene released?

Roundhay Garden Scene was released in 1888, with a runtime of about 1 minutes.

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Roundhay Garden Scene (1888): cast, story & where to watch

1888 · Film · ★ 6.3

Released in 1888, Roundhay Garden Scene is a documentary film directed by Louis Aimé Augustin Le Prince, running about 1 minutes.

What it’s about. The earliest surviving celluloid film, and believed second moving picture ever created, was shot by Louis Aimé Augustin Le Prince using the LPCCP Type-1 MkII single-lens camera. It was taken in the garden of Oakwood Grange, the Whitley family house in Roundhay, Leeds, West Riding of Yorkshire (UK), possibly on 14 October 1888. It shows Adolphe Le Prince (Le Prince's son), Mrs. Sarah Whitley (Le Prince's mother-in-law), Joseph Whitley and Miss Harriet Hartley walking around in circles, laughing to themselves and keeping within the area framed by the camera. The Roundhay Garden Scene was recorded at 12 frames per second and runs for 2.11 seconds.

Who’s in it. Roundhay Garden Scene stars Adolphe Le Prince as Himself, Joseph Whitley as Himself, Sarah Whitley as Herself and Annie Hartley as Herself (Harriet Hartley).

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Roundhay Garden Scene has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Roundhay Garden Scene page.

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Where can I watch Roundhay Garden Scene (1888)?: Streaming, rental and purchase options for Roundhay Garden Scene change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Roundhay Garden Scene worth watching?: Roundhay Garden Scene holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Roundhay Garden Scene?: Roundhay Garden Scene stars Adolphe Le Prince, Joseph Whitley, Sarah Whitley and Annie Hartley.
When was Roundhay Garden Scene released?: Roundhay Garden Scene was released in 1888, with a runtime of about 1 minutes.