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Racing at Sheepshead Bay
(1897) United States of America
B&W : 50 feet
Directed by James H. White

Cast: (unknown)

Edison Manufacturing Company production; distributed by Edison Manufacturing Company. / Cinematography by William Heise. / © 31 July 1897 by Thomas A. Edison [43414]. Released July 1897. / Standard 35mm spherical 1.33:1 format. / The production was shot on 22 June 1897.

Documentary: Actuality.

Synopsis: [From Edison promotional materials] The finish and weighing out of a running race with nine starters. Won by the famous Clifford, Sloane up.

Survival status: Print exists.

Current rights holder: Public domain [USA].

Keywords: USA: New York: Coney Island: Sheepshead Bay Race Track

Listing updated: 23 August 2023.

References: Website-AFI; Website-IMDb.