Esquimaux leap-frog / Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
| Other author | Porter, Edwin S. camera operator. |
| Other author | White, James H. (James Henry), camera operator. |
| Other author | Thomas A. Edison, Inc. |
| Format | Video (Streaming) |
| Publication Info | United States : Thomas A. Edison, Inc., 1901. |
| Description | 1 online resource (1 min.). |
| Supplemental Content | https://go.openathens.net/redirector/ecu.edu?url=http://www.aspresolver.com/aspresolver.asp?AHIV;782557 |
| Subjects |
| Series | William McKinley American history in video |
| Abstract | The film, photographed from a single camera position, shows buildings resembling igloos on ice floes, in front of which persons clothed as Eskimos play a game of leapfrog. |
| Summary | From a contemporary Edison film company catalog: SCENE IN THE ESQUIMAUX VILLAGE. This shows several Esquimaux at the game of "Misheetak," or leap frog, which differs somewhat from the civilized game, and is quite amusing, the photography of which is perfect. |
| General note | Copyright: Thomas A. Edison; 9Aug1901; H7500. |
| General note | Original duration: 0:48 at 15 fps. |
| General note | The Edison company distributed this film and the film "Esquimaux Game of Snap-the-whip" as one film, entitled "Scene in the Esquimaux Village." |
| General note | The Edison Company summary was excerpted to include descriptions only of scenes appearing in this film. |
| General note | Previously published as DVD. |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |