Hyde Park Corner
Hyde Park Corner (also known as Leisurely Pedestrians, Open Topped Buses and Hansom Cabs with Trotting Horses) depicts life at Hyde Park Corner in London. It is claimed to be the first film set in London, as well as the first to be filmed on celluloid. It is currently considered a partially lost film, with only 6 possible film frames preserved as part of the Jonathan Silent Film Collection.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1889 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Director | William Friese-Greene |
| Runtime | 1 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 4.4/10 (26 votes) |
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The film constructs a direct, observational portrait of a city intersection, relying on the novel technology of its time to document the authentic flow of urban life. It explores the very essence of cinema as a medium for capturing time and place.
What lingers after viewing is a profound sense of witnessing a foundational moment in film history. The few preserved frames offer a precious glimpse into the birth of a visual language. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: William Friese-Greene
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