Alciede Capitane 1898
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 2 minutes
- Network
- Edison Manufacturing Company
What is Alciede Capitane?
Alciede Capitaine was a trapeze artist known for her performances on the flying bar. This film, produced by Edison, showcases her skills and athleticism.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1898
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 2 minutes
- Release date
- Jan 1, 1898
- Studios
- Edison Manufacturing Company
- Genres
- Documentary
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.0/10
- Episode runtime
- ~2 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Edison Manufacturing Company
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Alciede Capitaine was a trapeze artist known for her performances on the flying bar. This film, produced by Edison, showcases her skills and athleticism. It highlights her combination of grace and daring feats, demonstrating her expertise in her craft. The film is one of several works featuring Alciede Capitaine, who was billed as "The Perfect Woman." It should not be confused with a similar short film produced by Dickson in 1894, which also featured the performer. The film was produced by Edison in 1898, marking one of the company's early forays into capturing live performances on film.
Should you watch it?
“Watch the legendary trapeze star Alciede Capitaine dazzle with fearless aerial grace.”
- Historic footage of early cinema
- Impressive aerial performance in just two minutes
- Only two minutes long
Watch it if you appreciate early cinema marvels and daring circus artistry.
Suitable for all audiences; it presents a brief, non‑violent performance art piece.
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Who is Alciede Capitaine?
Alciede Capitaine was a trapeze artist billed as “The Perfect Woman” featured in the 1898 film.
What type of film is Alciede Capitane?
It is a short documentary showcasing a trapeze performance, running about two minutes.
When was the film released?
It was released in the United States on January 1, 1898.
Who produced the film?
The film was produced by Thomas Edison’s company.
Is this film related to Mlle. Capitaine?
No; it is a different 1898 film and should not be confused with Dickson’s 1894 short Mlle. Capitaine, which also featured the performer.
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