Monkeyshines, No. 1

This experimental film, recorded as the pioneering attempt at utilizing the Kinetoscope's cylinder format, is considered to be the first-ever film produced on US soil. The brief, unclear footage features an individual dressed in white, stationary and delivering expansive gestures amidst a background devoid of contextual information. Despite its short duration, the movie showcases the potential for storytelling through moving images while also highlighting the technological limitations of the era.