Roundhay Garden Scene
Originally released in 1888. Roundhay Garden Scene is a documentary film. directed by Louis Aimé Augustin Le Prince. At just 1 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Adolphe Le Prince, Joseph Whitley, and Sarah Whitley
Synopsis
The earliest surviving motion-picture film, and believed to be one of the very first moving images ever created, was shot by Louis Aimé Augustin Le Prince using the LPCCP Type-1 MkII single-lens camera. It was taken on paper-based photographic film in the garden of Oakwood Grange, the Whitley family house in Roundhay, Leeds, West Riding of Yorkshire (UK), on 14 October 1888. The film shows Adolphe Le Prince (Le Prince’s son), Mrs. Sarah Whitley (Le Prince’s mother-in-law), Joseph Whitley, and Miss Harriet Hartley walking around in circles, laughing to themselves, and staying within the area framed by the camera. Roundhay Garden Scene is often associated with a recording speed of around 12 frames per second and runs for about 2 to 3 seconds.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 14, 1888
137 years ago
Runtime
0h 1m
1 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (234 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Whitley Partners
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roundhay Garden Scene about?
The earliest surviving motion-picture film, and believed to be one of the very first moving images ever created, was shot by Louis Aimé Augustin Le Prince using the LPCCP Type-1 MkII single-lens c...
Who directed Roundhay Garden Scene?
Roundhay Garden Scene was directed by Louis Aimé Augustin Le Prince.
How long is Roundhay Garden Scene?
Roundhay Garden Scene has a runtime of 0 hours and 1 minutes (1 minutes total).
When was Roundhay Garden Scene released?
Roundhay Garden Scene was released on October 14, 1888 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Roundhay Garden Scene?
The main cast of Roundhay Garden Scene includes Adolphe Le Prince, Joseph Whitley, Sarah Whitley, Annie Hartley.
Is Roundhay Garden Scene worth watching?
Roundhay Garden Scene has a user rating of 6.4/10 based on 234 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.