Life of an American Fireman
Synopsis
Porter's sequential continuity editing links several shots to form a narrative of firemen responding to a house fire. They leave the station with their horse drawn pumper, arrive on the scene, and effect the safe rescue of a woman from the burning house. But wait, she tells them of her child yet asleep in the burning bedroom...
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cineclube do Porto
Festival / Special Debut
January 21, 1903
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edwin S. Porter
- Original Title
- Life of an American Fireman
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 7m
- Production Studios
- Edison Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edwin S. Porter
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Edwin S. Porter
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Life of an American Fireman
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What is Life of an American Fireman about?
Porter's sequential continuity editing links several shots to form a narrative of firemen responding to a house fire. They leave the station with their horse drawn pumper, arrive on the scene, and effect the safe rescue of a woman from the burning house. But wait, she tells them of her child yet asleep in the burning bedroom...
Who directed Life of an American Fireman?
Life of an American Fireman was directed by Edwin S. Porter.
Who stars in Life of an American Fireman?
The principal cast of Life of an American Fireman includes Vivian Vaughan, James H. White, Arthur White, Edwin S. Porter.
When was Life of an American Fireman released and how long is it?
Life of an American Fireman was released in 1903 with a total runtime of 7m.