20 October 1897 Factual 1 mins
This Edison short delivers everything the title says. In 24-seconds we see a boat being lowered into the water led by Capt. Joseph Hodgson. The boat is put into the water and it quickly disappears out of frame on a drill helping them prepare for a real sinking.
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Launch of a life boat, Fort Point Sta., Cal. Trailer
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United States 20 October 1897
These some of the most viewed trailers for movies released in 1897:
30 June 1897
In front of a flour mill, two men fight. One is the miller, and he's swinging a bag of flour in the scuffle.
20 July 1897
From Edison films catalog: A long line of horses, mules and ponies are led, driven and ridden into the yards, where they are sold and distributed.
22 June 1897
07 March 1897
Several shots of the carnival in Nice, floats and parade costumes, passing along the crowded streets.
01 January 1897
A weary traveler stops at an inn along the way to get a good night's sleep, but his rest is interrupted by odd happenings when he gets to his room--beds vanishing and re-appearing, candles exploding, pants flying through the air and his shoes walking away by themselves.
01 January 1897
A view taken from Brighton beach on the Channel coast of the transit of Magnus Volk’s amazing seagoing electric railway, long celebrated as one of the world’s more bizarre railway experiments.
22 June 1897
Another parade film from the Lumiere company.
20 October 1897
"The main feature is the toboggan slide. Some sit down while others lie down, either head or feet first.
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