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MUSEUM of DREAMWORLDS

MUSEUM of DREAMWORLDS

Silent Antiquity Films in the BFI National Archive

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Neapolitan Dance at the Ancient Forum of Pompeii (Original)

1898

Alternative Titles

Dancers in Morocco? (Archive), Schultze Can 43d (Acquisition)

BFI identifier

403229

For further information on how to access the film and associated materials, check the Notes on the Print under the Technical tab.

Synopsis

A folk dance staged in the ruins of Pompeii. With the Arch of Tiberius in the near distance and Arch of Caligula in far distance. A troop of soldiers, or possibly more performers, march past. W K L Dickson who is directing the action can apparently be seen on far right of picture. (Synopsis)


Production Country: United Kingdom
Production Company: British Mutoscope and Biograph Company
BFI Category: Non fiction
Source: N/A

Cast

No Cast information is available.

Credits

Production Company: British Mutoscope and Biograph Company

Film Technical Information

Original Length: N/A
Length of BFI Viewing Print: 201 ft
Support: Viewable
Black and White
Format: 35 mm , LTO5 - Video - MP4

Comments on the print:

Analysis of this film as a travelogue is pending