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A Phenomenal Contortionist
(1901) United States of America
B&W : 110 feet
Directed by [?] Edwin S. Porter?

Cast: St. Elmo [himself]

Edison Manufacturing Company production; distributed by Edison Manufacturing Company. / Cinematography by Edwin S. Porter. / © 11 November 1901 by Thomas A. Edison [H10635]. Released November 1901. / Standard 35mm spherical 1.33:1 format.

Performance.

Synopsis: [From Edison promotional materials] The scene opens in a beautiful garden scene. St. Elmo appears and proceeds to twist his anatomy into wonderful shapes. Several mysterious changes add great attraction to this subject.

Survival status: (unknown)

Current rights holder: Public domain [USA].

Listing updated: 12 April 2024.

References: Website-AFI.