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Scene in the Swiss Village at Paris Exposition
(1900) United States of America
B&W : Short film
Directed by [?] James H. White?

Cast: (unknown)

Edison Manufacturing Company production; distributed by Edison Manufacturing Company. / Cinematography by [?] James H. White? / © 29 August 1900 by Thomas A. Edison [D18581]. / Standard 35mm spherical 1.33:1 format.

Documentary: Actuality.

Synopsis: [From Edison promotional materials] The picture opens with a crowd of Swiss boys and girls dressed in native costumes, marching down the street in this very unique and picturesque village. Each happy and smiling face is clearly shown as they pass the camera. The scene ends by the boys and girls congregating in the square and dancing to the strains of an accordion played by one of the happy villagers.

Survival status: (unknown)

Current rights holder: Public domain [USA].

Keywords: Expositions: Paris Exposition (1900) - France: Paris

Listing updated: 13 December 2024.

References: LoC-MoPic-1 p. 54, errata : Website-IMDb.