Throwing the Sixteen Pound Hammer


1903

Brief Synopsis

Edison summary: This interesting picture was taken at the Caledonian games, and shows a hammer-throwing contest between some of the leading athletes in the United States. As each man steps forward, grasps the hammer and whirls it around his head for the throw, his muscles stand out in bold ...

Cast & Crew

Edwin S. Porter

Camera

Film Details

Release Date
Sep 1903
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Edison Mfg. Co.
Distribution Company
Edison Mfg. Co.
Country
United States

Synopsis

Edison summary: This interesting picture was taken at the Caledonian games, and shows a hammer-throwing contest between some of the leading athletes in the United States. As each man steps forward, grasps the hammer and whirls it around his head for the throw, his muscles stand out in bold relief.

Film Details

Release Date
Sep 1903
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Edison Mfg. Co.
Distribution Company
Edison Mfg. Co.
Country
United States

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