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Discovery of Bodies
Also known as {Discoveries of Bodies}
(1903) United States of America
B&W : 138 feet
Directed by (unknown)

Cast: (unknown)

American Mutoscope & Biograph Company production; distributed by American Mutoscope & Biograph Company. / Cinematography by Wallace McCutcheon. / © 21 September 1903 by American Mutoscope & Biograph Company [H35879]. Released September 1903. / Standard 35mm spherical 1.33:1 format. / Biograph production number 2559. The film was rereleased within The Pioneers (1903) in October 1903.

Drama: Historical.

Synopsis: [From Biograph promotional materials] In the next scene all that is left of the cabin is a smoldering ruin. A company of trappers come rapidly out of the forest and discover the bodies of the unfortunate man and woman. With bared heads, and in most impressive fashion they register an oath never to rest until they have wreaked vengeance on the Indian murderers and rescued the child.

Survival status: (unknown)

Current rights holder: Public domain [USA].

Listing updated: 27 November 2008.

References: LoC-MoPic-1 p. 16, errata : Website-AFI.

Home video: DVD.

 
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