Life of an American Fireman (1903)
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...
Director: George S. Fleming, Edwin S. Porter
Genre: Action
Runtime: 7 min
Release Date: January 21, 1903
Cast
- Vivian Vaughan - The Girl
- James H. White - The Fire Chief
- Arthur White - The Fireman (uncredited)
- Edwin S. Porter - Policeman
Production: Edison Studios
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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 George S. Fleming, Edwin S. Porter.
- Who stars in Life of an American Fireman?
- Life of an American Fireman stars Vivian Vaughan, James H. White, Arthur White, Edwin S. Porter.
- How long is Life of an American Fireman?
- Life of an American Fireman has a runtime of 7m (7 minutes).
- What genre is Life of an American Fireman?
- Life of an American Fireman is a Action film.
- Where was Life of an American Fireman produced?
- Life of an American Fireman was produced in United States of America.