Life of an American Fireman (1903) by Edwin S. Porter - American Short Silent Film

Life of an American Fireman by Edwin S. Porter from 1903
American Short Silent Narrative Film
This film bears notable similarities to the 1901 British short film Fire!, directed by James Williamson.

This short film builds a continuous narrative over seven scenes, rendered in a total of nine shots:
1. The Fireman's Vision of an Imperilled [sic] Woman and Child.
2. A Close View of a New York Fire Alarm Box.
3. The Interior of the Sleeping Quarters in the Fire House.
4. Interior of the Engine House.
5. The Apparatus Leaving the Engine House.
6. Off to the Fire.
7. The Arrival at the Fire.

Cast:
Arthur White as The Fireman
Vivian Vaughan as The Girl
Edwin S. Porter as Policeman
James H. White as Fire Chief

Directed: Edwin S. Porter
Written: Edwin S. Porter
Edison Manufacturing Company

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