Life of an American Fireman
Originally released in 1903. Life of an American Fireman is a action film. directed by George S. Fleming. At just 7 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Vivian Vaughan, James H. White, and Arthur White
Synopsis
Porter's sequential continuity editing links several shots to form a narrative of firemen responding to a house fire. They leave the station with their horse drawn pumper, arrive on the scene, and effect the safe rescue of a woman from the burning house. But wait, she tells them of her child yet asleep in the burning bedroom...
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 21, 1903
123 years ago
Runtime
0h 7m
7 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Mixed (128 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 Life of an American Fireman about?
Porter's sequential continuity editing links several shots to form a narrative of firemen responding to a house fire. They leave the station with their horse drawn pumper, arrive on the scene, and ...
Who directed Life of an American Fireman?
Life of an American Fireman was directed by George S. Fleming.
How long is Life of an American Fireman?
Life of an American Fireman has a runtime of 0 hours and 7 minutes (7 minutes total).
When was Life of an American Fireman released?
Life of an American Fireman was released on January 21, 1903 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Life of an American Fireman?
The main cast of Life of an American Fireman includes Vivian Vaughan, James H. White, Arthur White, Edwin S. Porter.
Is Life of an American Fireman worth watching?
Life of an American Fireman has a user rating of 6.0/10 based on 128 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.