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The Life of an American Cowboy
(1908) United States of America
B&W : One reel
Directed by Edwin S. Porter

Cast: Gilbert M. Anderson

Edison Manufacturing Company production; distributed by Edison Manufacturing Company. / Produced by Gilbert M. Anderson. Scenario by Gilbert M. Anderson. / Standard 35mm spherical 1.33:1 format.

Drama: Western.

Survival status: Print exists.

Current rights holder: Public domain [USA].

Listing updated: 14 April 2024.

References: Bohn-Light p. 19; Tarbox-Lost p. 44, 279 : Website-IMDb.