New York Subway
Synopsis
The camera platform was on the front of a New York subway train following another train on the same track. Lighting is provided by a specially constructed work car on a parallel track. At the time of filming, the subway was only seven months old, having opened on October 27, 1904. The ride begins at 14th Street (Union Square) following the route of today's east side IRT, and ends at the old Grand Central Station, built by Cornelius Vanderbuilt in 1869. The Grand Central Station in use today was not completed until 1913.
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 5, 1905
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Billy Bitzer
- Original Title
- New York Subway
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 5m
- Production Studios
- American Mutoscope & Biograph
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Billy Bitzer
Billy Bitzer
Department Leadership Roster
Billy Bitzer
Director
Billy Bitzer
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is New York Subway about?
The camera platform was on the front of a New York subway train following another train on the same track. Lighting is provided by a specially constructed work car on a parallel track. At the time of filming, the subway was only seven months old, having opened on October 27, 1904. The ride begins at 14th Street (Union Square) following the route of today's east side IRT, and ends at the old Grand Central Station, built by Cornelius Vanderbuilt in 1869. The Grand Central Station in use today was not completed until 1913.
Who directed New York Subway?
New York Subway was directed by Billy Bitzer.
Who stars in New York Subway?
The principal cast of New York Subway includes Not specified.
When was New York Subway released and how long is it?
New York Subway was released in 1905 with a total runtime of 5m.