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Waterfall in the Catskills

Edison Manufacturing Co. · camera attributed to William Heise · 1897

An early silent nature film watches water spilling through the rocky landscape of Haines Falls. A small window into the beginnings of cinema.

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Historical film · Landscapes · Catalog HV3L1DHZ

Waterfall in the Catskills

Edison Manufacturing Co. · camera attributed to William Heise · 1897

An early silent nature film watches water spilling through the rocky landscape of Haines Falls. A small window into the beginnings of cinema.

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External website. Its content and terms may change. Report a concern if the destination no longer matches this listing.

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U.S. public domain

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Exact rights statement: Public domain in the U.S. · Historical silent film
Verification notes: The Library of Congress records the original 1897 publication and copyright registration. This listing covers the original silent film, whose U.S. copyright term has expired, not later soundtracks or adaptations. Credit: Library of Congress, Motion Picture, Broadcasting, and Recorded Sound Division. Check local law outside the U.S.
Cover or thumbnail: Library of Congress still from this original silent film. Public domain in the United States; check local law elsewhere.

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