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Chinese Massacring Christians
Also known as [Massacre of the Christians by the Chinese]
(1900) United States of America
B&W : Short film
Directed by James F. Frawley and Jacob Blair Smith

Cast: (unknown)

S. Lubin production; distributed by S. Lubin. / Released August 1900. / Standard 35mm spherical 1.33:1 format. / The production was shot on the rooftop of the Lubin offices in approximately July 1900.

Drama.

Synopsis: [From Lubin promotional materials] They batter down the door of a dwelling and enter, driving the inmates out before them. One is seen to raise a child by the feet, and throwing her over his shoulder, runs off with her. Another drags a woman out by the hair, while a third, with the assistance of several others places a man on a block, and decapitates him. A perfect realistic picture.

Survival status: Print exists.

Current rights holder: Public domain [USA].

Keywords: Asians - Chinese

Listing updated: 12 April 2024.

References: Leyda-Before p. 101; Musser-Emerge pp. 287, 599 : Website-IMDb.

 
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