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The Mardi Gras Parade at Coney Island
(1908) United States of America
B&W : Short film
Directed by (unknown)

Cast: (unknown)

The Vitagraph Company of America production; distributed by The Vitagraph Company of America. / Released 29 September 1908. / Standard 35mm spherical 1.33:1 format.

Documentary: Actuality.

Synopsis: [From Vitagraph promotional materials] Elaborate Views of CONEY ISLAND “MARDI GRAS” CARNIVAL Including CHILDREN’S PARADE, ready for release, Tuesday, September 29th.

Survival status: (unknown)

Current rights holder: Public domain [USA].

Keywords: Parades - USA: New York: Coney Island

Listing updated: 2 April 2010.

References: Blum-Silent p. 11 : Website-AFI.