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Colonial Virginia: Historical Scenes and Incidents Connected with the Founding of Jamestown, Virginia
(1907) United States of America
B&W : One reel
Directed by (unknown)
Cast: (unknown)
Edison Manufacturing Company production; distributed by Edison Manufacturing Company. / Released 17 November [?] 1907 or 1908? / Standard 35mm spherical 1.33:1 format.
Drama: Historical.
Synopsis: [?] [From The Moving Picture World]? In April, 1607, three ships arrived in Chesapeake Bay, bearing a party of fortune seekers, including gentlemen and mechanics. The first landing was made at Cape Henry, Virginia. One month later we find them arriving at the spot where Jamestown now stands. An amusing incident occurs here. The Indians were enjoying an oyster roast on the beach, and the arrival of the strangers caused their hurried departure. The Englishmen thereupon enjoyed their first oyster feast in America. Next we see the colonists in their first Legislative Assembly, and two unruly members ejected. A little later we find the colonists made happy at the arrival of a shipload of buxom English maidens. A holiday is taken to entertain the ladies, and lay the foundations for future marriages. Next we see an event of a different character, with an ending, years later, but little foreseen by the colonists; that is, the institution of the first American slave market. Next we see the destruction of Jamestown, by fire. A very realistic picture. An interesting scene shows a Virginia colonist visiting England, and introducing tobacco to Sir Walter Raleigh. Our picture ends showing a colonial ball many years later, when Virginia was well established and successful colony.
Survival status: (unknown)
Current rights holder: Public domain [USA].
Keywords: History: USA - USA: Virginia
Listing updated: 19 November 2022.
References: Musser-Emerge pp. 526, 600 : Website-IMDb.
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