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Bathing at Atlantic City
(1901) United States of America
B&W : Short film
Directed by (unknown)

Cast: (unknown)

Edison Manufacturing Company production; distributed by Edison Manufacturing Company. / © 21 August 1901 by Thomas A. Edison [H7984]. Released [?] August? 1901. / Standard 35mm spherical 1.33:1 format.

Documentary: Actuality.

Synopsis: [From Edison promotional materials] A panoramic view taken from Young’s Pier, showing the boardwalk, the auditorium pier, new steel pier, beach and bathing. Without an exception the only film on the market showing at least 50,000 people. This great mass of humanity proves the undying popularity of this world-famous seaside resort. A photographic gem.

Survival status: Prints exist in the Library of Congress film archive (paper print collection) [16mm duplicate reduction negative (FRA 0189), 16mm reference reduction positive (FLA 4495)].

Current rights holder: Public domain [USA].

Keywords: USA: New Jersey: Atlantic City

Listing updated: 9 January 2025.

References: Website-IMDb; Website-LoC.