Whale Fishing
Originally released in 1909. Whale Fishing is a documentary film. At just 6 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
A whale is hunted in the southern hemisphere by the crew of a sailing ship: it is harpooned twice, using a cannon, and taken back to the shore. In the second part, the whale is butchered at a whaling station. A lady with a parasol looks on, while in the background are the sailing ships used to hunt whales. These are excerpts from a 1909 film called "La Pêche à Baleine dans les mers du Sud" made by Jean Nédelec and cut down in the 1920's for the Pathé Baby home movie projector.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 30, 1909
116 years ago
Runtime
0h 6m
6 minutes total
User Rating
4.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
France
Production
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Pathé Frères
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whale Fishing about?
A whale is hunted in the southern hemisphere by the crew of a sailing ship: it is harpooned twice, using a cannon, and taken back to the shore. In the second part, the whale is butchered at a whali...
How long is Whale Fishing?
Whale Fishing has a runtime of 0 hours and 6 minutes (6 minutes total).
When was Whale Fishing released?
Whale Fishing was released on March 30, 1909 in theaters.