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Beginning of a Skyscraper
(1902) American
B&W : 35 feet
Directed by Robert K. Bonine

Cast: (unknown)

American Mutoscope & Biograph Company production; distributed by American Mutoscope & Biograph Company. / Cinematography by Robert K. Bonine. / © 18 April 1902 by American Mutoscope & Biograph Company [H16723]. / [?] Mutoscope 68mm spherical 1.36:1 format? / The production was shot on 18 January 1902 in New York, New York.

Documentary: Actuality.

Synopsis: [From Biograph promotional materials] Starting a Skyscrapper — New York — 26 feet. Taken in the immense excavation for the foundation of the new Macy Building at the corner of Broadway and 34th Street, New York. An excellent study of modern American push and enterprise.

Survival Status: Print exists.

Keywords: Animals: Horses - Excavations - Laborers - Steam - USA: New York: New York: Broadway: Macy’s Department Store - Wagons - Workers: Construction

Listing updated: 22 June 2006.

References: Film viewing : Website-LoC.

Home video: DVD.

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