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Eclair Company

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An outdoor studio used by the Eclair American Company while making silent films. Shown are four or five actors in a restaurant set on a low platform covered by a canvas diffuser. Facing them, on a tripod, is an English-style motion picture camera, perhaps a Williamson.

Date Created:
1913
Creator:
Eclair Film Company

Publication Information

Creator Eclair Film Company
Date Created 1913

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 25 x 17 cm

Collection Information

Call Number SF Production Stills unidentified

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED
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Rights Holder Wisconsin Center for Film and Theater Research
Unique ID
W013MNC
Legacy ID
WHi 97274

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