The Birth of the Telephone(1914)
The Birth of the Telephone Synopsis
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.
The Birth of the Telephone (1914) is a film directed by Allen Ramsey, released on January 1, 1914 with a runtime of 6m. It stars Thomas A. Watson.
- Director:
- Allen Ramsey
- Producers:
- Thomas A. Edison
- Production:
- Edison Manufacturing Company
- Status:
- Released
The Birth of the Telephone Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Allen Ramsey, produced by Thomas A. Edison.
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The Birth of the Telephone – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Birth of the Telephone?
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The main cast of The Birth of the Telephone (1914) includes Thomas A. Watson. The film was directed by Allen Ramsey. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Birth of the Telephone released?
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The Birth of the Telephone was released on January 1, 1914 and runs for 6m.