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The Skyscrapers of New York
Also known as [The Skyscrapers]
(1906) United States of America
B&W : One reel
Directed by (unknown)

Cast: Jim Slevin, Gene Gauntier

American Mutoscope & Biograph Company production; distributed by American Mutoscope & Biograph Company. / Cinematography by F.A. Dobson. / © 11 December 1906 by American Mutoscope & Biograph Company. / [?] Biograph 35mm spherical format? / Some views of actual construction work. High and low angle shots emphasize illusion of height during the fight sequence. The film includes a main title and intertitles.

Drama.

Synopsis: A skyscraper worker attempts to frame his foreman.

Survival status: Print exists in the Library of Congress film archive (paper print collection) [35mm paper positive].

Current rights holder: Public domain [USA].

Keywords: Cities - Construction - Signage. Skyscrapers - USA: New York: New York

Listing updated: 31 August 2009.

References: Film credits, film viewing : Leyda-Before p. 79; Niver-First pp. 107, 109.

Home video: DVD.