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Scene in the Esquimaux Village
(1901) United States of America
B&W : 75 feet
Directed by [?] Edwin S. Porter and/or James H. White?
Cast: (unknown)
Edison Manufacturing Company production; distributed by Edison Manufacturing Company. / Cinematography by Edwin S. Porter and James H. White. / © 9 August 1901 (as Esquimaux Game of Snap-the-Whip) by Thomas A. Edison [H7499]. © 9 August 1901 (as Esquimaux Leap-Frog) by Thomas A. Edison [H7500]. / Standard 35mm spherical 1.33:1 format. / Although copyrighted in two parts, this film was distributed as one under the above title. Edison telegraphic orders code name: Ungulado.
Documentary.
Synopsis: [From Edison promotional materials] SCENE IN THE ESQUIMAUX VILLAGE. Ungulado. The picture [shows] a number of Esquimaux picking nickels from cracks in a board with their dog whips, in which sport they are very expert. In the background will be seen one of their “Topeks,” a sealskin tent in which they live during their short summer. This shows several Esquimaux at the game of “Misheetak,” or leap frog, which differs somewhat from the civilized game, and is quite amusing, the pohotography of which is perfect.
Survival status: Print exists in the Library of Congress film archive (paper print collection) [35mm paper positive].
Current rights holder: Public domain [USA].
Keywords: Events: Pan-American Exposition: 1901 - Native Americans: Eskimos - USA: New York: Buffalo
Listing updated: 12 April 2024.
References: Website-LoC.
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