The Great Train Robbery (1903 Original Black & White Film)

Dive into cinematic history with this captivating black and white film from 1903, based on Scott Marble's play, "The Great Train Robbery." Filmed at Edison's New York studio, Essex County Park in New Jersey, and along the Lackawanna Railroad, this iconic piece of early cinema showcases daring train heists and thrilling action sequences. Selected for the National Film Registry, this timeless classic offers a glimpse into the pioneering days of filmmaking. 🚂🎬

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Barnes, J. D., Anderson, G. M., Smith, J. B., Marble, S., Thomas A. Edison, I., Edison Collection [...] Museum Of Modern Art Collection. (1903) The Great Train Robbery. Porter, E. S. U., prod United States: Edison Manufacturing Co. [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/00694220