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Humpty Dumpty Circus poster

1898 / Short / stop-motion (object animation)

Humpty Dumpty Circus

United States

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StudioVitagraph Company of America
Year1898
Format familyShort
Techniquestop-motion (object animation)

Overview

J. Stuart Blackton/Albert E. Smith trick short often cited as the first American stop-motion film: jointed toy-circus dolls filmed one movement at a time. No copy is known to survive (lost film). existence/credit relies on Smith's own account and Vitagraph company history.

Cast & crew (2)

Cast and crew credited on Humpty Dumpty Circus
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J. Stuart Blackton director direction
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2026-08-13 daily enrichment.

Albert E. Smith producer production
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Details

2026-08-13 daily enrichment.

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