A Western made in 1899, but don't expect an earlier version of High Noon.
From the YouTube description -
Shot in Blackburn, England, this bizarre show is believed to be the first dramatic film in the Western genre, pre-dating Edwin S. Porter's The Great Train Robbery by four years.
Shot in Blackburn, England, this bizarre show is believed to be the first dramatic film in the Western genre, pre-dating Edwin S. Porter's The Great Train Robbery by four years.
4 comments:
Isn't that a hoot? I particularly liked the part where the "white man" fired his pistol with a great gout of smoke, then shook it because it wouldn't fire a second time! I suppose we can now expect a visit from the cultural appropriation squad and their strident harpies because real "indians" weren't used. After all, Blackburn is full of them these days . . .
1899? That must have been a couple of years after Blackburn signed Shearer.
Just goes to show - early technology can be utter crap.
Jannie - imagine the Lone Ranger firing his pistol with a great gout of smoke, then shaking it because it wouldn't fire a second time. Tonto would not be amused.
dearieme - that's a point, it may not be a Western at all, but Blackburn fans arguing with away supporters about a disputed Shearer goal.
Tammly - and the acting.
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