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| Dancing Darkies | |
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| Directed by | William K.L. Dickson |
| Produced by | William K.L. Dickson |
| Distributed by | Edison Manufacturing Company |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | Silent |
Dancing Darkies is an 1896 American, short, black-and-white, silent documentary film shot by William K.L. Dickson.
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The following is an overview of the events of 1896 in film, including a list of films released and notable births.
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