Storyline

Porter's sequential continuity editing links several shots to form a narrative of firemen responding to a house fire. They leave the station with their horse drawn pumper, arrive on the scene, and effect the safe rescue of a woman from the burning house. But wait, she tells them of her child yet asleep in the burning bedroom...

Key Information

Director Edwin S. Porter
Studio Edison Manufacturing Company
Rating 6.0/10
Language EN

Cast & Crew

Vivian Vaughan

The Girl

James H. White

James H. White

The Fire Chief

Arthur White

Arthur White

The Fireman (uncredited)

Edwin S. Porter

Edwin S. Porter

Policeman

Frequently Asked Questions

Life of an American Fireman was released on January 21, 1903.

The runtime of Life of an American Fireman is 7m.

Life of an American Fireman is a Action movie.

Life of an American Fireman has a rating of 6.0 out of 10 on TMDB.

Life of an American Fireman is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Life of an American Fireman was directed by Edwin S. Porter.

The main cast of Life of an American Fireman includes Vivian Vaughan, James H. White, Arthur White.

Life of an American Fireman is originally in English.