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Title:
The great train robbery.
Publisher:
Blackhawk Films,
Copyright Date:
1903
Description:
1 film reel (9 min.) : silent, black and white ; 16 mm
Subject:
Western films.
Silent films.
Other Authors:
Anderson, G. M. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n79104058
Murray, Marie. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n81027482
Blackhawk Films. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n50065073
Barnes, George. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n85312378
Porter, Edwin S. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n83185372
Notes:
G.M. Anderson, Marie Murray, George Barnes. Library's copy "Motion Picture 149": Gift of State Library of Iowa. IaU Library's copy "Motion Picture 149": State Library of Iowa Media Catalog (1993), volume 1, (MP)1232 IaU
Summary:
This classic is the first motion picture to contain a plot: bandits tie up the station master, stop the train, rob the mail and the passengers, and escape. The station master's daughter discovers her father, frees him, and alerts the town. A chase is organized and a shootout ensues.
OCLC:
(OCoLC)36553422
Locations:
OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)

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