| "The Skyscrapers of New York" Melodrama w/ actualities | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1153 |
| Catalog #: | 493288 | |
| Clip Number: | 493288-5 | |
| Orginal Film: | H86424 | |
| Timecode: | 00:17:39 - 00:20:39 | |
| Location: | New York, NY, USA | |
| Year Shot: | 1906 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | ENTERTAINMENT/FICTION FILMS: Melodrama LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, New York, New York | |
| Description: | Intertitle: "Atop the Skyscraper--Thrilling hand-to-hand encounter on one of the highest buildings erected in New York." TLS contractor inspecting steel framework at top of building, the foreman literally crawls up; they argue & begin fighting along the unprotected ledge of the steel framework! Foreman chokes contractor, throws several punches. The contractor is knocked from girder. Intertitle: "Rescue of the Contractor." TLS contractor dangling from beam, people on the street below looking very small; two workers enter frame, pull him back up. Intertitle: "The Culprit Exposed." In a dramatic courtroom finale the real thief is exposed by the little girl, and justice is done. The contractor extends his hand to the foreman who is still p.o.'d for being falsely suspected-- but finally they shake hands. (This benevolence of the contractor is a bit odd considering the foreman just tried to kill him! He seems to object less to attempted homicide than to theft! ) | |
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