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Elephants Shooting the Chutes at Luna Park
(1904) United States of America
B&W : 80 feet
Directed by [?] Edwin S. Porter?
Cast: (unknown)
Edison Manufacturing Company production; distributed by Edison Manufacturing Company and Kleine Optical Company. / Cinematography by Edwin S. Porter. / © 8 June 1904 by Thomas A. Edison [H46916]. Released June 1904. / Standard 35mm spherical 1.33:1 format.
Documentary: Actuality.
Synopsis: [From Biograph promotional materials] One of the greatest attractions at the famous Summer resort, Coney Island, N.Y. A huge elephant stands at the top of the chutes and prepares for his trip. At his back is another elephant who starts his companion. The huge animal assumes a sitting position as he leaves the top and like a flash slides down the steep incline into the water. He strikes the water with a tremendous splash, remains under the water for a short time, enjoying his cool bath. It takes considerable coaxing on the part of his Arabian keeper to get him to come out of the water.
Survival status: Print exists.
Current rights holder: Public domain [USA].
Keywords: Animals: Elephants - USA: New York: Coney Island: Luna Park
Listing updated: 15 February 2010.
References: Musser-Emerge pp. 388, 601 : Website-AFI.
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