Battle of Chemulpo Bay


1904

Cast & Crew

Edwin S. Porter

Camera

Film Details

Release Date
Apr 20, 1904
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Edison Mfg. Co.
Distribution Company
Edison Mfg. Co.; Kleine Optical Co.
Country
United States

Synopsis

Edison summary: Shows the crew of a Japanese battleship working a gun during the engagement of Chemulpo Bay. The Russian cruiser "Variag," and gunboat "Koreitz," are seen coming out of the harbor. As soon as they appear in the open sea they are attacked by the Japanese fleet, and after receiving a fierce fire from the enemy's guns, they endeavor to return to port, but both sink before reaching the bay.

Film Details

Release Date
Apr 20, 1904
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Edison Mfg. Co.
Distribution Company
Edison Mfg. Co.; Kleine Optical Co.
Country
United States

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Notes

ESP/ESP2 cites production date as April 8, 1904.