Overview

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.

Cast

Thomas A. Watson

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What is "The Birth of the Telephone" about?

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.

When was "The Birth of the Telephone" released?

The Birth of the Telephone was released in 1914.

Who stars in "The Birth of the Telephone"?

The cast includes Thomas A. Watson.