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             Watermelon Contest 
            (1900) United States of America 
            B&W : [?] 140 or 145? feet 
            Directed by James H. White 
            Cast: (unknown) 
            Edison Manufacturing Company production; distributed by Edison Manufacturing Company. / Cinematography by James H. White. / © 26 June 1900 by Thomas A. Edison [D13285]. Released 28 June 1900. / [?] Kinetoscope 35mm spherical 1.33:1 format or Standard 35mm spherical 1.33:1 format? / The film was also available in the USA at 50 feet or 100 feet. 
            Comedy. 
            Synopsis: [From Edison promotional materials] Shows four colored chaps eating watermelons on a wager. The interest becomes very intense as the contest proceeds, and the finish is very close. Fine effects when colored. Sold complete or in separate lengths. 
            Survival status: (unknown) 
            Current rights holder: Public domain [USA]. 
            Keywords: African-Americans - Watermelons 
            Listing updated: 12 December 2024. 
            References: Website-AFI; Website-IMDb. 
            
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