Searching Ruins on Broadway, Galveston, for Dead Bodies

Overview

This shows the heart of one of the tremendous drifts in the east end of Galveston. Hundreds of dead bodies are concealed in these immense masses, and at the time the picture was taken the odor given out could be detected for miles. The subject shows a gang of laborers clearing away the debris in the search for corpses, one of which was discovered while the picture was being taken. (Edison film catalog)

Details

Status

Released

Release date

September 23, 1900

Original language

English

Countries

United States of America

Production

Edison Studios,Vitagraph Company of America

Director

Albert E. Smith

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0230746