Astor Battery on Parade
Originally released in 1899. Astor Battery on Parade is a documentary film. directed by Albert E. Smith. At just 1 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
The Astor Battery became famous after the Spanish-American war and these young men are on display in this Edison short, which was shot on Saturday, January 21, 1899. We see a parade cross Broadway onto Union Square with the mounted police, the band and then the Astor Battery. The footage of this short is still in very good condition, which adds a lot considering how little footage is available of these men.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 20, 1899
127 years ago
Runtime
0h 1m
1 minutes total
User Rating
2.8/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Edison Studios
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Astor Battery on Parade about?
The Astor Battery became famous after the Spanish-American war and these young men are on display in this Edison short, which was shot on Saturday, January 21, 1899. We see a parade cross Broadway ...
Who directed Astor Battery on Parade?
Astor Battery on Parade was directed by Albert E. Smith.
How long is Astor Battery on Parade?
Astor Battery on Parade has a runtime of 0 hours and 1 minutes (1 minutes total).
When was Astor Battery on Parade released?
Astor Battery on Parade was released on January 20, 1899 in theaters.