Charleston Chain-Gang (1902)

1902 · Silent film · dir. Edwin S. Porter

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Synopsis

A chain gang in Charleston, South Carolina. Notice that all the prisoners are Black.

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Director

Edwin S. Porter

Studio

Edison Studios

Released

1902-04-13

Cast & crew

• EEdwin S. Porter Director

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