Charleston Chain-Gang

Overview

This picture shows the prisoners after completing their day's work of cleaning up the grounds of the Charleston Exposition, taking their positions along the long chain which secures the whole band of prisoners. They are marched past our camera to the prison, accompanied by the guards, who carry shotguns to prevent any from escaping.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

April 13, 1902

Original language

English

Production

Edison Studios

Director

Edwin S. Porter

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0309435