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Cruiser “Detroit”
(1898) United States of America
B&W : 50 feet
Directed by (unknown)
Cast: (unknown)
[?] Edison Manufacturing Company or American Mutoscope Company? production; distributed by [?] Edison Manufacturing Company or American Mutoscope Company? / © 21 April 1898 by Thomas A. Edison. Released 20 May 1898. / [?] Standard 35mm spherical 1.33:1 format or Mutoscope 68mm spherical 1.36:1 format?
Documentary: Actuality.
Synopsis: [From Edison promotional materials] This picture shows the cruiser “Detroit” lying at anchor in the Dry Tortugas. The effect produced is as though the vessel were approaching and passing the audience. The decks are filled with marines and sailors, while at the companionways of the vessel are clustered many boats and launches. The American flag is waving from the stern. The picture is sharp and clear.
Survival status: Print exists.
Current rights holder: Public domain [USA].
Listing updated: 4 March 2010.
References: Musser-Emerge pp. 247, 600 : Website-AFI.
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