Starting for the Fire (1896)

Movie ★ 9.0 1 min

Documentary

Starting for the Fire (1896), directed by James H. White for the Edison Manufacturing Company, was filmed on location in Newark, New Jersey. The short captures the dramatic moment fire engines race into action, with teams of horses “dashing madly by, reeking with foam” as one engine after another speeds past. Part of a trio of Edison firefighting films, it exemplifies the era’s fascination with motion, urgency, and public spectacle.

James H. White Director

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Quick facts

Released
November 14, 1896
Runtime
1 min
IMDb
tt0203948
Country
United States
Language
No Language
Studio
Edison Manufacturing Company

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Frequently asked questions

What is Starting for the Fire about?
Starting for the Fire (1896), directed by James H. White for the Edison Manufacturing Company, was filmed on location in Newark, New Jersey. The short captures the dramatic moment fire engines race into action, with teams of horses “dashing madly by, reeking with foam” as one engine after another speeds past. Part of a trio of Edison firefighting films, it exemplifies the era’s fascination with motion, urgency, and public spectacle.
Who directed Starting for the Fire?
Starting for the Fire was directed by James H. White.
When was Starting for the Fire released?
Starting for the Fire is a 1896 documentary film.
Where can I watch Starting for the Fire?
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