

A Storm at Sea
Genres
Overview
While our photographers were crossing the Atlantic Ocean a most wonderful and sensational picture was secured, showing a storm at sea. The picture was secured by lashing the camera to the after bridge of the Kaiserine Maria Theresa, of the North German Lloyd Line, during one of its roughest voyages. The most wonderful storm picture ever photographed. Taken at great risk. (Edison Films, 1901)
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
1 min
Release Date
1900-07-31
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
10
Vote Average
5.8
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4.7
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7.5
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7.1
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0.0
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6.2
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5.8
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5.2
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5.6
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6.3
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5.9
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5.4
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7.3
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5.8
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0.0
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7.5
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6.3
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7.2
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