American Falls, Luna Island

A 'chaser' was the last film in a program. Because of that, they were chosen to be something to get the audience on their feet, ready to move out. In America, a picture of the flag waving resplendently, while the pianist played "The Star-Spangled Banner" would serve that purpose admirably.

Or they might show this one. Watching water flow is a proven way of getting the audience aware that they have been sitting for a while and feeling a need to visit the gentlemen's room, or perhaps the ladies' room. Or whatever they called it.

It is a curious fact that the best view of the American Falls at Niagara are from the Canadian side. That was true when I visited them half a century ago, and seems to have been true in 1896.