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The Railroad Porter

  • 1912
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
13
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The Railroad Porter (1912)
ShortComedy

The first race comedy made inaugurating the chase idea, later copied by Lubin, Keystone Cops,etc..The first race comedy made inaugurating the chase idea, later copied by Lubin, Keystone Cops,etc..The first race comedy made inaugurating the chase idea, later copied by Lubin, Keystone Cops,etc..

  • Director
    • William Foster
  • Stars
    • William Foster
    • Lottie Grady
    • Edgar Litterson
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    8.1/10
    13
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    • Director
      • William Foster
    • Stars
      • William Foster
      • Lottie Grady
      • Edgar Litterson
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    William Foster
    Lottie Grady
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    Edgar Litterson
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    Jerry Mills
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      Credited as being the world's first film with an entirely black cast and director.

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    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
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    • Also known as
      • The Pullman Porter
    • Production company
      • Foster Photoplay Company
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      • Black and White
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      • Silent

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