Videos Roundhay Garden Scene (1888) Scott Admin posted on 1 year ago — updated on 1 second ago 144 views The oldest surviving film is considered to be "Roundhay Garden Scene" (1888), recorded by French inventor Louis Le Prince. This short silent film, lasting only 2.5 seconds, depicts members of his family in a garden. videos history vintage victorian england 1800s black and white Scott Follow Author, educator, musician, dancer and all around creative type. Founder of "The Happy Now" website and the online jewelry store "Silver and Sage".