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S.S. “Coptic” in the Harbor
(1897) United States of America
B&W : Short film
Directed by [?] James H. White?
Cast: (unknown)
Edison Manufacturing Company production; distributed by Edison Manufacturing Company. / Cinematography by W. Bleckyrden. / © 25 October 1897 by Thomas A. Edison [60581]. Released [?] October? 1897. / [?] Kinetoscope 35mm spherical 1.33:1 format or Standard 35mm spherical 1.33:1 format?
Documentary: Actuality.
Synopsis: [From F.Z. Maguire promotional materials] Shows the vessel away from the dock and slowly turning. The vessel is seen to good advantage, the four masts, smokestack and hull being faithfully reproduced. Clouds of smoke pour out of the funnel, and volumes of steam out of the exhaust pipe. In the foreground is a dense crowd, among which are numerous Chinamen. Clear and sharp with figures life-size.
Survival status: Print exists in the Library of Congress film archive (paper print collection) [35mm paper positive].
Current rights holder: Public domain [USA].
Listing updated: 17 December 2024.
References: Film viewing : LoC-MoPic-1 p. 53 : Website-IMDb.
Home video: DVD.
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