City Hall to Harlem in 15 Seconds, via the Subway Route


1904

Cast & Crew

Edwin S. Porter

Camera

Film Details

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

Synopsis

Edison summary: Scene I - Casey entering subway at City Hall. Scene II - City Hall Station; Casey coming down stairs and entering tunnel. Scene III - Casey lighting a fuse to set off a blast and running away. Thinking the fuse has gone out, he creeps cautiously up to it, when it suddenly goes off, blowing Casey through the tunnel. Scene IV - Casey flying through the tunnel at a terrific speed. Scene V - Subway exit in Harlem; a big puff of smoke comes out, blowing Casey into the air. Scene VI - Casey's home. Mrs. Casey washing at the tub. Casey comes down through the roof, landing on top of Mrs. Casey, and upsetting her and the tub of water.

Film Details

Release Date
Nov 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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