Electrocuting an Elephant
Synopsis
Film depicting the killing of Topsy, an elephant employed to help build Luna Park on Coney Island.
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Topsy the Elephant
Type: Clip • Published 2006-11-26
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 12, 1903
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edwin S. Porter
- Original Title
- Electrocuting an Elephant
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1m
- Production Studios
- Edison Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edwin S. Porter
Edwin S. Porter, Jacob Blair Smith
Thomas A. Edison
Department Leadership Roster
Thomas A. Edison
Producer
Edwin S. Porter
Director of Photography
Jacob Blair Smith
Director of Photography
Edwin S. Porter
Director
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What is Electrocuting an Elephant about?
Film depicting the killing of Topsy, an elephant employed to help build Luna Park on Coney Island.
Who directed Electrocuting an Elephant?
Electrocuting an Elephant was directed by Edwin S. Porter.
Who stars in Electrocuting an Elephant?
The principal cast of Electrocuting an Elephant includes Topsy, Carl Goliath.
When was Electrocuting an Elephant released and how long is it?
Electrocuting an Elephant was released in 1903 with a total runtime of 1m.