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Rocking Gold in the Klondike
(1901) United States of America
B&W : Short film
Directed by [?] Thomas Crahan?
Cast: (unknown)
Edison Manufacturing Company production; distributed by Edison Manufacturing Company. / Cinematography by Robert K. Bonine. / © 6 May 1901 by Edison Manufacturing Company [H4088]. Released 4 May 1901. / Standard 35mm spherical 1.33:1 format. / The production was [?] shot in 1899?
Documentary.
Synopsis: [From Edison promotional materials] Here we see one of the methods employed in the search for gold, where water is scarce. We see the workmen using the water over and over again in the rocker until it becomes too thick with earth for further use. The scene is one of action, as the valuable character of the ground enables many to work profitably in close quarters. An interesting and instructive subject.
Survival status: Print exists in the Library of Congress film archive (paper print collection) [35mm paper positive].
Current rights holder: Public domain [USA].
Keywords: Canada - Klondike Gold Rush - Mining - Water - Yukon
Listing updated: 4 January 2025.
References: Niver-Early p. 277 : Website-IMDb.
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