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New York City in a Blizzard
Also known as [New York, in a Blizzard]
(1902) United States of America
B&W : 175 feet
Directed by Edwin S. Porter

Cast: (unknown)

Edison Manufacturing Company production; distributed by Edison Manufacturing Company. / Cinematography by [?] Edwin S. Porter? / © 24 February 1902 by Thomas A. Edison [H14438]. Released February 1902. / Standard 35mm spherical 1.33:1 format.

Documentary: Actuality.

Synopsis: [From Edison promotional materials] A realistic panoramic view taken at Madison Square, New York City, on February 17, 1902. A portion of the New York Fire Department is seen trying to make their way to a fire through the immense snow drifts. A few pedestrians are bravely plodding through the immense piles of snow, and a snow plow is hard at work on the Broadway, underground trolley line, endeavoring to clear the tracks. Madison Square, Madison Square Garden, Broadway, the Fifth Avenue Hotel, and 23rd Street are all shown in succession.

Survival status: (unknown)

Current rights holder: Public domain [USA].

Keywords: USA: New York: New York - Weather: Snow

Listing updated: 14 April 2024.

References: Sklar-Movie p. 24 : Website-AFI; Website-IMDb.

 
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