Torpedo Boat, "Dupont"
Brief Synopsis
"A stunning view of one of the fastest boats in Uncle Sam's torpedo fleet. She is running under forced draught at full headway, and comes like a race horse directly toward the camera, suddenly swerving and passing out of the field of the picture."
Cast & Crew
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F. S. Armitage
Camera
Film Details
Release Date
Feb
1898
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
American Mutoscope Co.
Distribution Company
American Mutoscope Co.
Country
United States
Technical Specs
Sound
Silent
Color
Black and White
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
1.36 : 1
Film Length
24 or 141ft
Synopsis
Biograph summary: A stunning view of one of the fastest boats in Uncle Sam's torpedo fleet. She is running under forced draught at full headway, and comes like a race horse directly toward the camera, suddenly swerving and passing out of the field of the picture.
Film Details
Release Date
Feb
1898
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
American Mutoscope Co.
Distribution Company
American Mutoscope Co.
Country
United States
Technical Specs
Sound
Silent
Color
Black and White
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
1.36 : 1
Film Length
24 or 141ft
Quotes
Trivia
Notes
EMP cites October 17, 1899 production date, which appears to be incorrect; cameraman credit unconfirmed.
