Hard Wash (1896): cast, story & where to watch
1896 · Film · ★ 1
Released in 1896, Hard Wash is a notable film directed by William K.L. Dickson, running about 1 minutes.
What it’s about. This scene of an African-American woman vigorously scrubbing a black baby was immensely popular with early audiences, and was featured on Biograph’s programs in London and Paris, as well as various locations in the U.S. Edison’s almost identical version, A Morning Bath, was made a few weeks after this was first shown.
How it landed. With an audience score of 1.0/10, Hard Wash has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hard Wash page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hard Wash (1896)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hard Wash change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hard Wash worth watching?
- Hard Wash holds an audience score of 1.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Hard Wash released?
- Hard Wash was released in 1896, with a runtime of about 1 minutes.