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Carmencita (1894)

Movie ★ 5.2 1 min

Documentary

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.

William K.L. Dickson Director William Heise Director

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Quick facts

Released
March 14, 1894
Runtime
1 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0000001
Country
United States
Language
No Language
Studio
Edison Studios

Themes

Cast

Carmencita Carmencita Herself

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Frequently asked questions

What is Carmencita 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 directed Carmencita?
Carmencita was directed by William K.L. Dickson, William Heise.
Who stars in Carmencita?
Carmencita stars Carmencita.
When was Carmencita released?
Carmencita is a 1894 documentary film.
Where can I watch Carmencita?
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