Archive Watch

Black Diamond Express (1896)

1896 · Silent film · dir. James H. White

  • Documentary

Synopsis

This picture was taken at one of the curves on the Lehigh Valley Railroad, along the beautiful Susquehanna River. The train is seen rapidly approaching in the distance, clearly outlined against the grey mountains. Smoke can be seen pouring in volumes from the stack of the locomotive, and as the train approaches closely, she sounds a whistle, warning some section men, who are working on the tracks in the foreground. As she rushes by the camera, the swing motion of the train gives a vivid idea of…

Synopsis from OMDb

Details

Director
James H. White
Cinematography
James H. White
Studio
Edison Studios
Released
1896-12-01

Cast & crew

More like this