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Up the River
(1896) England
B&W : 40 feet
Directed by (unknown)

Cast: (unknown)

Robert W. Paul production; distributed by [?] Robert W. Paul? / Produced by Robert W. Paul. / Released July 1896. / [?] 35mm spherical format?

Drama: Action.

Synopsis: When a steamboat passenger accidently drops a child into the water, a swimmer from the river bank rescues the child.

Survival status: (unknown)

Current rights holder: (unknown)

Keywords: Rescues - Water

Listing updated: 8 August 2023.

References: Gifford-British n. 00025 : Website-IMDb.