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Blacksmithing Scene
Blacksmithing Scene

Blacksmithing Scene

May 8, 1893
1m
Drama
Documentary
Critics
85/100
Story
82/100
Acting
88/100
Cinematography
90/100
Soundtrack
80/100

Three men hammer on an anvil and pass a bottle of beer around. Notable for being the first film in which a scene is being acted out.

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Details

Director
William K.L. Dickson, William Heise
Cast
Charles Kayser, John Ott
Release Date
May 8, 1893
Production
Edison Studios

Rating Distribution

User Ratings

5 Stars65%
1235
4 Stars25%
475
3 Stars8%
152
2 Stars2%
38
1 Stars0%
0
Total: 1,900 ratings

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