Immigrants Landing on Ellis Island
Alfred Camille / United States / 1903 / European Premiere / 3 min.
synopsis
People from all the nations of Europe disembark on the island that, between 1892 and 1954, was the main gate of entry for millions of immigrants to America. In four different shots, we see elegantly and modestly dressed women, men and children with their luggage as they set foot on the land of their dreams and their new home.
biography
American Alfred C. Abadie (1878–1950) started out as an assistant to Thomas Edison. After leaving Edison’s company, he continued to shoot educational films. His groundbreaking Birth (1917) was the first time the birth of a child was shown on screen.
more about film
| director: | Alfred Camille |
| producer: | Thomas Alva Edison |
| photography: | Alfred Camille |
contact
THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS, MOVING IMAGE RESEARCH CENTER / 101 Independence Ave. SE / James Madison Building, LM 336 / D.C. 20540 4690 / Washington / United States / +1 202 707 8572 / mpref@loc.gov / www.loc.gov/avconservation
Film at festival
| premiere type: | European Premiere |
| festival edition: | 2018 |
| section: | Fascinations: Home |
| format: | Video File |
| language: | Silent |
| colour: | Black and white |
Info
| director: | Alfred Camille |
| original title: | Immigrants Landing on Ellis Island |
| country: | United States |
| year: | 1903 |
| running time: | 3 min. |
