Dolly's Toys
Production
Production
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In 1901, Melbourne\-Cooper's father died and his photographic studio at Osborne Terrace shut down. At this point, Melbourne\-Cooper formed his own companies, the Alpha Trading Company and the Alpha Cinematograph Works. He set up premises at Bedford Park, [St. Albans](/wiki/St._Albans "St. Albans"). His [film studio](/wiki/Film_studio "Film studio") included its own film laboratory, workshops, and [dressing rooms](/wiki/Dressing_rooms "Dressing rooms") for its acting cast. de Vries, Mul (2009\), p. 118\-120

The role of the dreaming girl in '*Dolly’s Toys* was probably played by the [child actress](/wiki/Child_actress "Child actress") Nellie Dewhurst, who lived in St. Albans. She gave an interview about this role in her later life. de Vries, Mul (2009\), p. 118\-120

The film was a simple [short film](/wiki/Short_film "Short film") with two shots,  in length, and a running time of 1 minute and 20 seconds. The first scene was in live\-action, while the scene with the living doll was probably animated shot by shot. de Vries, Mul (2009\), p. 118\-120 In an interview with Audrey Wadowska (Melbourne\-Cooper's daughter), she reported that only one doll was used in the film. She was certain that the film used animation. de Vries, Mul (2009\), p. 118\-120

The film was listed in Robert W. Paul's catalogue of Animatograph pictures. de Vries, Mul (2009\), p. 118\-120


Does the film 'Dolly's Toys' use animation?