Watermelon Contest
(1900) United States of America
B&W : [?] 140 or 145? feet
Directed by (unknown)
Cast: (unknown)
Edison Manufacturing Company production; distributed by Edison Manufacturing Company. / © 26 June 1900 by Thomas A. Edison [D13285]. Released June 1900. / [?] Kinetoscope 35mm spherical 1.33:1 format or Standard 35mm spherical 1.33:1 format? / The film was also available in the USA at 50 feet or 100 feet.
Comedy.
Synopsis: [From Edison promotional materials] Shows four colored chaps eating watermelons on a wager. The interest becomes very intense as the contest proceeds, and the finish is very close. Fine effects when colored. Sold complete or in separate lengths.
Survival status: (unknown)
Current rights holder: Public domain [USA].
Keywords: African-Americans - Watermelons
Listing updated: 21 October 2008.
References: Website-AFI.
|