Transfer Note: the print preserved for use on the DVD "More Treasures From American Film Archives 1894-1931" was copied at 16 frames per second from the 35 mm print at the Library of Congress
One of the 50 films in the 3-disk boxed DVD set called "More Treasures from American Film Archives, 1894-1931" (2004), compiled by the National Film Preservation Foundation from 5 American film archives. This film is preserved by the Library of Congress, has a running time of 2 minutes and an added piano music score.
It was a well know urban legend that the front of the Flatiron building was a gathering spot for idle men who would stand and watch for ladies skirts to fly up. In fact, in the film policemen can be seen at the corner to hustle people along.