It's a traveling shot from behind the railings. As the camera moves slowly along the harbor, we have a fine view of the rail. In the distance we spot harbor crafts until we come to the piece de la resistance, a bunch of folks standing around.
Watch the official Landing Wharf at Canton 1898 trailer in HD below.
United States 01 June 1898
These some of the most viewed trailers for movies released in 1898:
20 December 1898
Several men in a basement barbershop become excited by women walking past the window. The ankles and knees of the passersby are visible to the men below, causing pandemonium among the barbershop customers.
01 January 1898
In this scene is shown a magician behind an ordinary table, upon which he suddenly and mysteriously causes to appear a large box, into which he leaps.
20 October 1898
A short documentary capturing the officers and crew of the USS Brooklyn during a naval parade in Brooklyn, New York, on October 1, 1898, following the Spanish-American War.
02 January 1898
Nero, seated on a throne, has slaves summoned. Each drinks poison and dies, the second even though he can see the corpse of his predecessor.
02 January 1898
One of the two earliest horror films ever made. This film is presumed lost.
01 January 1898
The festive start and disastrous aftermath of the launch of the H.M.S. Albion.
22 June 1898
Despite the title, the most one can glean from this very short short is a bunch of guys having fun in a harbor.
Have you watched Landing Wharf at Canton yet? What did you think about it?
Artwork, screen shots, trailers and other imagery is © 1898 Edison Studios.
