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Down the Hudson
(1903) United States of America
B&W : Short film
Directed by [?] F.S. Armitage and/or A.E. Weed?

Cast: (unknown)

American Mutoscope & Biograph Company production; distributed by American Mutoscope & Biograph Company. / Cinematography by [?] F.S. Armitage and/or A.E. Weed? / © 6 October 1903 by American Mutoscope & Biograph Company [H36559]. / [?] Mutoscope 68mm spherical 1.36:1 format or Standard 35mm spherical 1.33:1 format?

Documentary: Actuality.

Synopsis: [From Biograph promotional materials] The film was photographed from the deck of a boat that, indicated by the many changes of angle, was steering in and out of coves, inlets, etc. while journeying down the Hudson River. Many means of transportation are shown: paddle wheels, sailing vessels, steamers, and so on.

Survival status: Print exists.

Current rights holder: Public domain [USA].

Listing updated: 30 June 2025.

References: Website-AFI; Website-IMDb.

Home video: DVD.