The Passaic Textile Strike
Originally released in 1926. The Passaic Textile Strike is a documentary film. directed by Samuel Russak. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
In October 1925, due to a depression in the textile industry a 10 percent wage cut was imposed by mill owners. The strike that followed went for thirteen months and was vigorously and violently opposed by mill owners and police authorities. This was not an uncommon consequence of striking, and strikers were often fired upon throughout the early Twentieth Century by both police forces and the National Guard as was demonstrated in the modern section of D.W. Griffith's INTOLERANCE (1916) and many other films of the time. THE PASSAIC TEXTILE STRIKE was made by the strikers' Relief Committee to not only show what was happening on the picket lines but to also provide much needed funds for the relief of strikers and their families.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 28, 1926
99 years ago
Runtime
1h 10m
70 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (6 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- S. B. Russack
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Passaic Textile Strike about?
In October 1925, due to a depression in the textile industry a 10 percent wage cut was imposed by mill owners. The strike that followed went for thirteen months and was vigorously and violently opp...
Who directed The Passaic Textile Strike?
The Passaic Textile Strike was directed by Samuel Russak.
How long is The Passaic Textile Strike?
The Passaic Textile Strike has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).
When was The Passaic Textile Strike released?
The Passaic Textile Strike was released on October 28, 1926 in theaters.