1898 / Short / stop-motion (object animation)
Humpty Dumpty Circus
United States
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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)
| Person | Role | Department | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. Stuart Blackton | director | direction | |
| Albert E. Smith | producer | production |
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