The Birth of the Telephone

The Birth of the Telephone (1914)

The Birth of the Telephone (1914) is a Kinetophone short produced by Edison, featuring Thomas A. Watson, assistant to Alexander Graham Bell, discussing his role in the development of the telephone. Recorded at Edison’s Bronx studio, the film is presumed lost, but the synchronized sound cylinder survives and is accessible.

  • Release Date: 1914-01-01
  • Runtime: 1h 36min
  • Production Company: Edison Manufacturing Company
  • Production Country: United States of America
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