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A Morning Alarm
(1896) United States of America
B&W : 96 feet
Directed by James H. White

Cast: (unknown)

Edison Manufacturing Company production; distributed by Maguire & Baucus [Continental Commerce Company]. / Cinematography by William Heise. / © 27 November 1896 by Thomas A. Edison [64784]. / [?] Kinetoscope 35mm spherical 1.33:1 format or Standard 35mm spherical 1.33:1 format? / The production was shot on 14 November 1896 in Newark, New Jersey.

Documentary: Actuality.

Synopsis: [From Maguire & Baucus promotional materials] This shows the Fire Department leaving headquarters for an early morning fire. The scene is remarkable for its natural effect. The opening of the engine house doors, the prancing of the horses, and even the startled expression upon the faces of the spectators, are all clearly depicted. // [From Edison promotional materials] Shows a Newark fire company just leaving the engine house. The doors open, the horses prance, and the spectators hurry to get a good look at the start. 45 feet. 6.75.

Survival status: Print exists in the Library of Congress film archive (Gordon Hendricks collection) [35mm reference positive].

Current rights holder: Public domain [USA].

Keywords: USA: New Jersey: Newark

Listing updated: 25 January 2009.

References: Robinson-Palace p. 74 : Website-LoC.

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