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Film, VideoA day with Thomas A. Edison Documentary recording the 74-year-old Edison's collaborations with his staff, conversations with industrial leaders, and supervision of the factory's production line. The majority of the film chronicles Edison's trip to the incandescent light bulb factory and details its manufacturing process.- Contributor: Edison Collection (Library of Congress) - Bray Studios - General Electric Company
- Date: 1922-01-01
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Film, VideoColumbia" winning the Cup
Variant title from Internet movie database: Columbia crossing the line in the third race and winning "The decisive moment in the great International Yacht Races is shown in this picture. Against a background of well defined clouds, the light boat is seen marking the finishing line in this great aquatic struggle. As the Columbia crosses the line, followed closely by the Shamrock, we see the steam from the whistle of the light ship announcing the well earned victory of the...- Contributor: Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress)
- Date: 1901
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Film, VideoBoat race
Title from Biograph production log: U. S. N. Dept., boat race--"Indiana" | Variant title from Biograph production log: Boat race "Indiana" Two standard U.S. Navy eight-oar pulling boats, each commanded by a coxswain at the steering position in the stern, are seen abeam of one another. At a signal, both pulling boats begin moving and it can be seen that the camera was positioned on a vessel following the two competing pulling boats. The camera stays with the two boats until their destination is disclosed...- Contributor: Niver (Kemp) Collection (Library of Congress) - American Mutoscope and Biograph Company - Bitzer, G. W. - McCutcheon, Wallace - Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress)
- Date: 1904
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Film, VideoDeparture of Peary [and the] "Roosevelt" from New York
Departure of Peary [and] Roosevelt from New York | Departure of Peary for the North Pole The camera pans to show the schooner "Roosevelt" docked at a covered pier on the Hudson River on Manhattan's west side. Then, from a camera position on board, men in straw hats and fashionably dressed ladies are seen boarding the ship. Next, the famous polar explorer Robert Peary appears on the gangway in a dark jacket, mustache and straw hat. He tips his hat,...- Contributor: American Mutoscope and Biograph Company - Bitzer, G. W. - Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress)
- Date: 1905-01-01
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Film, VideoBurning of the Standard Oil Co's tanks, Bayonne, N.J.
Burning of the Standard Oil Company's tanks, Bayonne, New Jersey | Title in Edison films catalog: Destruction of Standard Oil Company's plant at Bayonne, N.J., by fire on July 5th, 1900 From Edison films catalog: This picture shows a street scene at Constable Hook, Bayonne, N.J. In the background rise immense volumes of dense black smoke from the burning oil, reaching high in the heavens. Outlined against this dense oil smoke is seen some of a lighter color. This is from the fire engines and from the houses of the unfortunate residents, whom we see...- Contributor: Thomas A. Edison, Inc - Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress)
- Date: 1900
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Film, VideoReliance" vs. "Shamrock III", Aug. 20
Reliance" versus "Shamrock III", Aug. 20 "The camera was approximately 550 yards from the race course track line. The first action is the bowsprit of the leading contender entering the picture. The remainder of the film includes a full photograph of the leading yacht as well as most of the trailing yacht. Both of the vessels are sailing close-hauled and full rigged. The Reliance and Shamrock III were contenders for...- Contributor: Weed, A. E. - American Mutoscope and Biograph Company - Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress)
- Date: 1903
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Film, VideoReliance" and "Shamrock III" jockeying and starting in first race "The opening scene shows the area designated for turning in the America's Cup Races. Two large sailingyachts approach the turning buoy and make their turn. They pass close to the boat carrying the camera. The crew of one of the yachts is clearly visible"--Early motion pictures.- Contributor: Thomas A. Edison, Inc - Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress) - Smith, James Blair
- Date: 1903
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Film, Video[Easter Sunday, Atlantic City boardwalk] Crowds of people in their Easter finery parade on the boardwalk near Green's Hotel, and near a pier in Atlantic City. Some people ride in stroller chairs, one man pushes a baby carriage, and the ladies hold their hats to keep them from being blown off in the wind.- Contributor: Thomas A. Edison, Inc - Kleine (George) Collection (Library of Congress)
- Date: 1904
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Film, VideoSteamscow "Cinderella" and ferryboat "Cincinnati"
Variant title: Steam scow "Cinderella" and ferry boat "Cincinnati" "The film, photographed from a camera positioned on a dock, shows a large steam scow passing the camera location; simultaneously, a large paddle-wheel ferryboat passes in the opposite direction. The weather was not conducive to good photography; no details of either of the craft are distinct enough for further elaboration"--Early motion pictures.- Contributor: Thomas A. Edison, Inc - Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress) - Porter, Edwin S.
- Date: 1903
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Film, VideoBathing at Atlantic City
Title from Edison films catalog: Panorama Atlantic City bathing scene "A panoramic view taken from Young's Pier, showing the boardwalk, the auditorium pier, new steel pier, beach and bathing. Without an exception the only film on the market showing at least 50,000 people. This great mass of humanity proves the undying popularity of this world-famous seaside resort. A photographic gem"--Edison films catalog, no. 135.- Contributor: Thomas A. Edison, Inc - Niver (Kemp) Collection (Library of Congress) - Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress)
- Date: 1901
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Film, VideoLife rescue at Long Branch
Title from Edison films catalog, no. 288: Life rescue scene, Atlantic City, N. J. | Title from Musser's Emergence of cinema: Life rescue at Atlantic City "Shows a number of bathers enjoying a dip in the surf. A young lady is suddenly seized with cramps, throws up her hands, and goes down for the second time. A life boat approaches and one of the life guards seizes her by the hair as she sinks for the last time. She is pulled into the boat and rowed ashore. The picture then...- Contributor: Thomas A. Edison, Inc - Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress)
- Date: 1901
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Film, VideoSky scrapers of New York City, from the North River Filmed from a moving boat, the film depicts the Hudson River (i.e., North River) shoreline and the piers of lower Manhattan beginning around Fulton Street and extending to Castle Garden and Battery Park. It begins at one of the American Line piers (Pier 14 or 15, opposite Fulton Street) where an American Line steamer, either the "New York" or "Paris," is seen docked [Frame:...- Contributor: Thomas A. Edison, Inc - Niver (Kemp) Collection (Library of Congress) - Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress) - Smith, James Blair
- Date: 1903-01-01
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Film, VideoNew York Harbor Police boat Patrol capturing pirates
N.Y. Harbor Police boat "Patrol" capturing pirates "The "Patrol" is seen chasing a row-boat containing river pirates. The pirates are pulling at the oars with all their strength, but a few shots from the Police Boat weaken their nerves and they give up. When the "Patrol" comes up near them, it lowers a dory and a number of policemen make the capture. As the pirates are landed on the Police Boat...- Contributor: Thomas A. Edison, Inc - Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress) - Porter, Edwin S. - Smith, James Blair
- Date: 1903-01-01
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Film, VideoFireboat "New Yorker" in action
Fireboat "New Yorker" in action--excerpts A demonstration by the famous fireboat "New Yorker." The picture shows the fireboat with all its nozzles spurting water as it goes back and forth in front of the camera. Put in service on February 1, 1891 as Engine Company 57, the "New Yorker" was stationed at the Battery near Castle Garden, where her crew lived aboard. She was 125 feet long, 25 feet...- Contributor: Thomas A. Edison, Inc - Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress) - Smith, James Blair
- Date: 1903-01-01
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Film, VideoAtlantic City floral parade
Inventory title: Floral parade, Atlantic City "Views of a parade down an Atlantic City street lined with crowds of spectators--some people watching from roofs--children, women in long skirts, many moustached men wearing hats. Shows uniformed men marching, boys pulling a small floral float with a woman riding in it, an elaborate float with a girl in it being pushed by a man, more small floats (decorated chairs?) with children, two...- Contributor: Thomas A. Edison, Inc - Niver (Kemp) Collection (Library of Congress) - Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress) - Kleine (George) Collection (Library of Congress) - Waters, Percival L.
- Date: 1904
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Film, VideoAuto boat race on the Hudson "The new-fangled high-speed launches which are now the fad of sporting millionaires make an admirable subject for the moving picture camera, and this film shows the best of them in a race for the American championship, the prize being a massive solid gold cup. Among the boats shown are W.K. Vanderbilt, Jr.'s "Hard Boiled Egg," "The Standard," which won the championship, and has never...- Contributor: Niver (Kemp) Collection (Library of Congress) - American Mutoscope and Biograph Company - Bitzer, G. W. - Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress)
- Date: 1904
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Film, VideoParade, fiftieth anniversary, Atlantic City, N.J.
Parade, 50th anniversary, Atlantic City, N.J. Shows a parade held in commemoration of the fiftieth anniversary of the incorporation of Atlantic City in 1854. Includes views of patriotic floats, a U.S. Army Drum and Bugle Corps, and the men and equipment of the Atlantic City Fire Department.- Contributor: Thomas A. Edison, Inc - Niver (Kemp) Collection (Library of Congress) - Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress) - Kleine (George) Collection (Library of Congress) - Waters, Percival L.
- Date: 1904
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Film, VideoFireboat "New Yorker" answering an alarm "Firemen board the fireboat New Yorker docked at the Battery, New York City; pull anchor; shove off; and proceed out into the harbor"--George Kleine Collection...catalog.- Contributor: Thomas A. Edison, Inc - Niver (Kemp) Collection (Library of Congress) - Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress) - Kleine (George) Collection (Library of Congress) - Smith, James Blair
- Date: 1903
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Film, VideoPilot leaving "Prinzessen Victoria Luise" at Sandy Hook "From a camera positioned on the starboard rail of a large ocean liner, a bosun's ladder can be seened suspended down the side of the ship. As the film progresses, a man decends the ladder. When he reaches the bottom of the ladder, he waits until a small rowing boat comes close. As it does, he steps from the ladder into the boat and...- Contributor: Thomas A. Edison, Inc - Niver (Kemp) Collection (Library of Congress) - Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress) - White, James H. (James Henry)
- Date: 1903
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Film, VideoColumbia" and "Shamrock II" turning the outer stake boat "One of the two sailboat contenders for the America's Cup is visible. The distance from the camera to the ship is about a mile. However, the crew of the leading vessel can be seen preparing her to come about. The film shows the leading vessel can be seen preparing her to come about. The film shows the leading vessel making her turn at about...- Contributor: Thomas A. Edison, Inc - Niver (Kemp) Collection (Library of Congress) - Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress)
- Date: 1901