---
title: "Horses loading for Klondike, no. 9"
year: 1897
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/horses-loading-for-klondike-no-9-1897"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 195081
imdb_id: "tt0217550"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 1
community_rating: 4.3
vote_count: 6
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Horses loading for Klondike, no. 9 (1897) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/horses-loading-for-klondike-no-9-1897

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Horses loading for Klondike, no. 9 is a short film produced in 1897 that documents the logistics of transporting livestock. The footage captures a crowded wharf where horses are prepared for travel. A large derrick is utilized to lower a box or sling into a group of animals. Once a horse is led into this cradle, the mechanism slowly hoists the animal and swings it over to the deck of a waiting steamer. The film provides a brief look at the loading process as it occurred on the docks. According to the production details, the action depicted in the film was recorded exactly ten minutes before the scheduled sailing time of the vessel. This archival work serves as a visual record of the methods used to move horses during the period. The film remains a primary reference for the historical transportation of livestock intended for the Klondike region, showcasing the mechanical equipment and manual labor involved in the operation.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A minute of 1897 port life as horses are hoisted onto a steamer."

### Why Watch
- Authentic glimpse of late‑19th‑century shipping operations
- Very short, easy to watch
- Documentary footage of real labor

### Caveats & Content Note
- Only one minute long
- No narrative or commentary
- Tone & Suitability: Suitable for all audiences; depicts livestock and industrial equipment without graphic violence.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: historical, observational, quiet

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: James H. White
- **Networks / Studios**: Thomas A. Edison, Inc.

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What does the film show?
It shows a crowded wharf where a derrick lifts a horse into a sling and places it on a steamer deck.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately one minute.

### Q: When was it released?
It premiered in the United States on October 20, 1897.

### Q: Is it a fictional story?
No, it is classified as a documentary capturing real loading operations.

### Q: Are there any spoken words or sound?
The film consists only of moving images, typical of the era’s silent recordings.

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