Film Record: Our Metropolis

Date produced: 1928

Filmmaker(s):

Edward Jacobsen

Languages:

English

Format:

16mm

Colour:

B&W

Sound Notes:

Silent

Awards/Recognition:

Photoplay Amateur Movie Contest, 1929 - Non-Dramatic, Fourth Place

Description:

"EDWARD E. JACOBSEN, of 9 East 41st Street, New York City, won the fourth prize in the non-dramatic division for his short study of New York City, "Our Metropolis." Mr. Jacobsen also submitted a drama, "What Does It Matter?," which was given an honorable mention. His study of Manhattan was deemed of greater merit, presenting some fine photography and excellent choice of subject. Both films were in 16 millimeter width, Mr. Jacobsen using a Bell and Howell Filmo. Mr. Jacobsen, by the way, is an art director of an advertising agency." Photoplay, Nov. 1929, 86

Subjects:

• Nature
•      Geography
• North America
•      United States
•           New York (State)

Genre:

• Travelogue

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