A growing source of silent era film information. This listing is from The Progressive Silent Film List by Carl Bennett. Copyright © 1999-2024 by Carl Bennett and the Silent Era Company. All Rights Reserved.

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At Terrific Speed
(1903) England
B&W : Short film
Directed by (unknown)

Cast: (unknown)

Hepworth Film Manufacturing Company production; distributed by [?] Hepworth Film Manufacturing Company? / No copyright registration. / Standard 35mm spherical 1.33:1 format. / The production was shot at the annual Gordon Bennett Cup Race in Ireland. The film was released in the USA (at 150 feet) by American Mutoscope & Biograph Company and Kleine Optical Company in September 1903.

Documentary.

Synopsis: [From Biograph promotional materials] This is a most astonishing picture, for although the automobiles are flying along the road at almost incredible speed they are shown sharply and distinctly without a blur. The road which is exceedingly picturesque, is lined with spectators and the whole scene is one of tremendous excitement. A very fine film in every way.

Survival status: (unknown)

Current rights holder: (unknown) [United Kingdom]; Public domain [USA].

Keywords: Ireland - Races (Automobile)

Listing updated: 21 March 2012.

References: Altman-Sound p. 99 : Website-AFI.