Secretary Long and Captain Sigsbee
Taken at Washington, in front of the Navy Department, and shows Secretary of the Navy Long and Captain Sigsbee of the ill-fated 'Maine' coming down the steps...
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| Year | 1898 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Director | William C. Paley |
| Runtime | 1 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 2.3/10 (3 votes) |
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The film constructs a historical record through the stark, unembellished lens of early actuality filmmaking. It relies on the audience's foreknowledge of the Maine's destruction to imbue a simple descent of steps with profound political gravity.
What lingers after viewing is a stark reminder of cinema's original power as a witness, capturing figures on the brink of a war that would be fueled by this very image. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: William C. Paley
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View as a primary source document, in a quiet, studious setting.
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