The Coney Island Beach Patrol (1904)

Two small boys with policemen's hats and nightsticks are struggling with another small boy. The object of their struggle seems to be to arrest him. Approaching the camera from a distance are two men in bathing suits, pretending they are horses, and pulling what is supposed to be a patrol cart. The small culpit is put in the wagon and taken back to a tent on the sand. The tent bears the sign "police patrol headquarters."

Director: Billy Bitzer
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 2 min
Release Date:
Production: American Mutoscope & Biograph
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Coney Island Beach Patrol about?
Two small boys with policemen's hats and nightsticks are struggling with another small boy. The object of their struggle seems to be to arrest him. Approaching the camera from a distance are two men in bathing suits, pretending they are horses, and pulling what is supposed to be a patrol cart. The small culpit is put in the wagon and taken back to a tent on the sand. The tent bears the sign "police patrol headquarters."
Who directed The Coney Island Beach Patrol?
The Coney Island Beach Patrol was directed by Billy Bitzer.
How long is The Coney Island Beach Patrol?
The Coney Island Beach Patrol has a runtime of 2m (2 minutes).
What genre is The Coney Island Beach Patrol?
The Coney Island Beach Patrol is a Documentary film.
Where was The Coney Island Beach Patrol produced?
The Coney Island Beach Patrol was produced in United States of America.