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A Visit to the Seaside
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Directed by | George Albert Smith |
Produced by | George Albert Smith |
Production
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Natural Colour Kinematograph Co.
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Distributed by | Kinemacolor Company of America |
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Running time
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8 minutes |
Country | United Kingdom |
Language | Silent |
A Visit to the Seaside (1908) was the first successful motion picture in natural color, filmed with Kinemacolor. It is an 8-minute short film directed by George Albert Smith of Brighton, showing people doing everyday activities. It is ranked of high historical importance. Kinemacolor later influenced and replaced by Technicolor, which was used from 1916 to 1952.