Life of an American Fireman(1903)
Life of an American Fireman Synopsis
Porter's sequential continuity editing links several shots to form a narrative of firemen responding to a house fire. They leave the station with their horse drawn pumper, arrive on the scene, and effect the safe rescue of a woman from the burning house. But wait, she tells them of her child yet asleep in the burning bedroom...
Life of an American Fireman (1903) is a action film directed by Edwin S. Porter, released on January 21, 1903 with a runtime of 7m. It stars Vivian Vaughan, James H. White, Arthur White and Edwin S. Porter. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 132 ratings.
- Director:
- Edwin S. Porter
- Production:
- Edison Manufacturing Company
- Status:
- Released
Life of an American Fireman Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Vivian Vaughan
Vivian Vaughan
as The Girl
James H. White
as The Fire Chief
Arthur White
as The Fireman (uncredited)
Edwin S. Porter
as Policeman
Key crew
Directed by Edwin S. Porter.
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Life of an American Fireman Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 132 ratings.
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Life of an American Fireman – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Life of an American Fireman?
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The main cast of Life of an American Fireman (1903) includes Vivian Vaughan, James H. White, Arthur White and Edwin S. Porter. The film was directed by Edwin S. Porter. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Life of an American Fireman released?
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Life of an American Fireman was released on January 21, 1903 and runs for 7m.
Is Life of an American Fireman worth watching?
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Life of an American Fireman (1903) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 132 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.