Charleston Chain-Gang (1902)

Charleston Chain-Gang (1902)

Release Date: 1902, April 13
Directors: Edwin S. Porter
Countries: United States of America
Production: Edison Studios

Overview:

This picture shows the prisoners after completing their day's work of cleaning up the grounds of the Charleston Exposition, taking their positions along the long chain which secures the whole band of prisoners. They are marched past our camera to the prison, accompanied by the guards, who carry shotguns to prevent any from escaping.