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Montreal Fire Department on Runners

1901 · 2 min Documentary
5.0 / 10 · TMDB

First comes the Chief's sleigh with old-fashioned side runners, containing the Chief and his driver. Next comes a chemical engine mounted on a stout double runner sled, which is followed closely by hose carriage apparatus mounted also on double runner sleds. Next comes a water tower mounted on a set of double runners and drawn by four beautiful horses. This is followed very closely by an engine drawn by a four-horse string team. This is followed by another engine on double runners, drawn by a four-horse tandem team. A second hose carriage and a Protective Insurance outfit brings up the rear. The breath leaves the horses' nostrils in great white puffs as they gallop through the snow-covered streets.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1901
Country United States of America
Genre Documentary
Director William C. Paley
Runtime 2 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.0/10 (1 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film constructs a document of civic order, relying on the straightforward recording of a procession. It explores the rhythm and mechanics of motion, transforming a routine dispatch into a spectacle of technology and animal power.

What lingers after viewing is the palpable cold, the synchronized power of men, machines, and horses moving as one through the snow. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: William C. Paley

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Watch as a silent, meditative study of motion and form. Perfect for a quiet morning.

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