Accordion Player
1888 silent film
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Accordion Player is a short silent motion picture directed by Louis Le Prince. It is one of the earliest surviving motion pictures. The brief film shows a man (Adolphe Le Prince) playing the diatonic button accordion in a single, static shot, highlighting the pioneering experiments in motion capture during the late 19th century.[1]
| Accordion Player | |
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Accordion Player (1888) | |
| Directed by | Louis Le Prince |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Louis Le Prince |
Release date |
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Running time | 10 seconds |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | Silent |
It was recorded on the steps of the house of Joseph Whitley, Louis's father-in-law. The recording date may be the same as Roundhay Garden as the camera is in a similar position and Adolphe is dressed the same.[2]
Cast
- Adolphe Le Prince as the accordion player