Thursday, April 19, 2012

New York Police Parade - 1899


Country: United States
Stars: William S. Devery
Release Date: June 1899 (USA)
Filming Locations: New York City, New York, USA
Production Co: Edison Manufacturing Company
Sound Mix: Silent
Color: Black and White
Genres: Documentary
"An excellent view of 'The Finest,' on their annual parade and inspection, June 1, 1899. The head of the column is just turning into 14th street from Broadway, the Morton House forming part of the background. Crowds line both sides of the cable car tracks, falling back as the band heading the first division swings around Dead Man's Curve, and passes the camera. Chief Devery makes a fine showing; as also do his men, with their white gloves and helmets, shining buttons and spick and span appearance in general." Written by Edison Catalog    

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