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Hearst-Selig News Pictorial (No. 15)
(1915) United States of America
B&W : Short film
Directed by (unknown)
Cast: Beulah Croker [herself], Richard Croker [himself], Thomas A. Edison [himself]
The Selig Polyscope Company, Incorporated, production; distributed by The General Film Company, Incorporated. / Produced by William N. Selig. Film editor, Ray Hall. / Released 22 February 1915. / Standard 35mm spherical 1.33:1 format.
Documentary: Newsreel.
Synopsis: [?] [From The Moving Picture World]? Camden, N.J: Torpedo Boat Destroyer Winslow is launched at Cramp Ship Yard. W. Orange, N.J: Thomas A. Edison, famed inventor, poses for Hearst-Selig News Pictorial on his 68th birthday. Hanover, N.H: College athletes meet at Dartmouth mid-winter carnival in skiing and snowshoe events. Washington, D.C: Cornerstone is laid for Lincoln Memorial in Potomac Park. Colusa, Calif: Floods sweep Sacramento valley and cause heavy property damage. Electric line is undermined by current. Boston, Mass: Elks greet Exalted Grand Ruler Benjamin. Johannesburg, South Africa: Novel scenes from South Africa, where British troops are rushed to front to put down revolt of Boers. Palm Beach, Fla: Richard Croker, former Tammany chief, posed with his bride at their cottage, “The Wigwam.” New Orleans, La: King Rex lands in New Orleans and holds sway in the city during the Mardi Gras. Boston, Mass: Prize gunners of the navy receive $2,200 in gold as rewards for their ability at target practice.
Survival status: (unknown)
Current rights holder: Public domain [USA].
Listing updated: 5 January 2025.
References: Website-IMDb.
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