Life of an American Policeman (1905)

1905 · Silent film · 14 min · dir. Edwin S. Porter

• Drama

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Synopsis

A policeman has breakfast with his wife and children, and then prepares for the day's work. While on his beat, he finds and helps a lost child. Later, several officers try to save a woman who has attempted to drown herself. And there are some even more hazardous situations yet to come.

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Details

Director

Edwin S. Porter

Studio

Edison Manufacturing Company

Released

1905-12-06

Running time

14 minutes

Cast & crew

• Edwin S. Porter Director
• JJennie Bartlett
• BBert Conneally

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