Black Diamond Express (1896)

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 the lightning speed at which she is traveling. (Edison film catalog)

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Details

Director

James H. White

Cinematography

James H. White

Studio

Edison Studios

Released

1896-12-01

Language

English

Subjects on the Internet Archive

• stock footage
• standard 4:3
• historic
• 1896
• railroad
• train
• Black Diamond Express

Cast & crew

• James H. White Director
• BBenjamin F. Hardesty
• Charles Lee

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