Bicycle Trick Riding, no. 2
(1899) United States of America
B&W : Short film
Directed by (unknown)
Cast: Mr. Neidert [himself].
Edison Manufacturing Company production; distributed by Edison Manufacturing Company. / © 20 March 1899 by Thomas A. Edison [20771]. / Standard 35mm spherical 1.33:1 format. / Edison telegraphic orders code name: Unbottomed.
Performance.
Synopsis: [From Edison promotional materials] "Neidert," of national fame, does stunts on his wheel that are simply wonderful. Makes his bicycle rear up, and rides around the stage on his back wheel; besides a lot of other easy things, such as riding on one pedal and riding backward, seated on handlebar. 50 feet. $7.50.
Survival status: Prints exist in the Library of Congress film archive (paper print collection) [35mm paper positive (LC 836a), 35mm duplicate negative (FPE 7738), 35mm reference positive (FEC 2205)].
Current rights holder: Public domain [USA].
Keywords: Transportation: Bicycles - Vaudeville
Listing updated: 11 May 2009.
References: Website-LoC.
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