Ever vibrant and throbbing with life, New York has always been a photographer's delight. Social and cultural events followed in quick succession, and there was a lot to be seen and recorded on film for fun and for the sake... more » of posterity. This rare and unique set of DVDs presents a valuable record of the city and its many faces in the early part of the 20th century. Most of the clips seen here are the products of the pioneering cinematic firm, the American Mutoscope and Biograph Company, which was established on December 21st, 1895, and incorporated in the state of California September 9th, 1991. In an era when motion pictures were still in their infancy, the company took upon itself the noble responsibility of filming historic events and preserving them for later generations. Most of the films you will see are brief records of events and places in New York between the years 1898 and 1903. This was the time when Biograph made history by scoring many firsts - the first to film the pope, the first to be contracted by the White house and the first to make a movie in Hollywood. The high standards the company set for itself in terms of quality are evident in the films it produced. Along with the other clips, some of which were produced by the equally famous Thomas A. Edison Company, these DVDs provide an enjoyable tour of the city and give you a wonderful feel of what it must have been like to be in New York just over a century ago. The use of black and white footage and the absence of a sound track add to the historic atmosphere of the clips and do not in any way diminish the value of the contents. Fascinating footage of the harbor, elevated trains and chaotic city streets will leave you enthralled while some breathtaking shots of the waterfront from boats and the top of the Brooklyn Bridge will astound you with their beauty and clarity.« less
Creator:A2ZCDS Genres:Special Interests, Documentary Sub-Genres:Travel, Documentary Studio:TravelVideoStore.com Format:DVD - Black and White,Color,Full Screen - Full length DVD Release Date: 03/21/2005 Theatrical Release Date: 00/00/2005 Release Year: 2005 Run Time: 1hr 55min Screens: Black and White,Color,Full Screen Number of Discs: 2 SwapaDVD Credits: 2 Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 2 Edition: Collector's Edition MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated) Languages:English