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Released
1896 · FILM

Rough Sea at Dover

Color
Black & White
Runtime
1 min
Documentary

Synopsis

The surf crashes against a breakwater where several people are visible standing. The wall appears to be approximately 20 feet above sea level and extends at least 100 feet into the water. A large wave moves picturesquely along the wall toward the shore, followed by smaller waves. The scene then shifts to river water flowing, with both shores in view: a log and tree branch are visible in the foreground, and a low wall with trees beyond it appears on the far shore. The camera remains stationary in both shots.

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Director of Photography

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Principal cast & crew: 2

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Craft leads on file

Shot by Birt Acres

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