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“Africander” Winning the Suburban Handicap, 1903
(1903) United States of America
B&W : Short film
Directed by (unknown)
Cast: (unknown)
Edison Manufacturing Company production; distributed by Edison Manufacturing Company. / Cinematography by [?] Edwin S. Porter? / © 27 June 1903 by [?] Thomas A. Edison or Edison Manufacturing Company? [H33004]. Released [?] June? 1903. / Standard 35mm spherical 1.33:1 format. / The film was shot at Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, New York.
Documentary.
Synopsis: [From Edison promotional materials] The Coney Island Jockey Club’s Suburban Handicap race was won by the three-year-old bay colt Africander, with the best and most seasoned horses in training at his heels. He took the lead in the stretch, and for the final quarter of a mile flew down the track at a pace that astonished the crowd. Africander won from Herbert by a head. Hunter Raine was third. None who witnessed the race will soon forget the finish. After the race, the camera revolved to the left, bringing into view the rider of Africander, seated in floral chain, and the cheering multitudes in the grand-stand.
Survival status: Print exists in the Library of Congress film archive (paper print collection) [35mm paper positive].
Current rights holder: Public domain [USA].
Keywords: Animals: Horses - Races: Horse
Listing updated: 13 January 2025.
References: Niver-Early p. 3 : Website-IMDb.
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