Mr. Edison at Work in His Chemical Laboratory

May. 31,1897

Rating：

5.1

Genre：

Documentary

Keywords：

Silent Film Inventor

Trailer Synopsis Cast

“This film is remarkable in several respects. In the first place, it is full life-size. Secondly, it is the only accurate recent portrait of the great inventor. The scene is an actual one, showing Mr. Edison in working dress engaged in an interesting chemical experiment in his great Laboratory. There is sufficient movement to lead the spectator through the several processes of mixing, pouring, testing, etc. as if he were side by side with the principal. The lights and shadows are vivid, and the apparatus and other accessories complete a startling picture that will appeal to every beholder.” (Edison Catalog)

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Reviews

Interesteg

1897/05/31

What makes it different from others?

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Protraph

1897/06/01

Lack of good storyline.

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SparkMore

1897/06/02

n my opinion it was a great movie with some interesting elements, even though having some plot holes and the ending probably was just too messy and crammed together, but still fun to watch and not your casual movie that is similar to all other ones.

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Patience Watson

1897/06/03

One of those movie experiences that is so good it makes you realize you've been grading everything else on a curve.

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