Electrocuting an Elephant
Originally released in 1903. Electrocuting an Elephant is a documentary film. directed by Edwin S. Porter. At just 1 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Carl Goliath and Topsy
Synopsis
This is a film taken of the execution of Topsy, an elephant employed to help build Luna Park on Coney Island.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 12, 1903
123 years ago
Runtime
0h 1m
1 minutes total
User Rating
2.6/10
Mixed (90 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Edison Studios
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Electrocuting an Elephant about?
This is a film taken of the execution of Topsy, an elephant employed to help build Luna Park on Coney Island.
Who directed Electrocuting an Elephant?
Electrocuting an Elephant was directed by Edwin S. Porter.
How long is Electrocuting an Elephant?
Electrocuting an Elephant has a runtime of 0 hours and 1 minutes (1 minutes total).
When was Electrocuting an Elephant released?
Electrocuting an Elephant was released on January 12, 1903 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Electrocuting an Elephant?
The main cast of Electrocuting an Elephant includes Carl Goliath, Topsy.