Liverpool As Seen from the Front of an Electric Car from the Pierhead to the Circus
Liverpool As Seen from the Front of an Electric Car from the Pierhead to the Circus
| 01 January 1901 (USA)
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Filmed from the front of a tram, this is a fine example of the popular early film form known as a 'phantom ride', shot from a moving vehicle to give the audience a virtual journey. Heading from the Pier Head (where the iconic 'Three Graces' had yet to be built), towards the commercial centre of Liverpool, we pass by smartly-dressed city folk - many of whom look towards the camera in fascination.

Reviews
Lucybespro It is a performances centric movie
Ketrivie It isn't all that great, actually. Really cheesy and very predicable of how certain scenes are gonna turn play out. However, I guess that's the charm of it all, because I would consider this one of my guilty pleasures.
Ezmae Chang This is a small, humorous movie in some ways, but it has a huge heart. What a nice experience.
Jerrie It's a good bad... and worth a popcorn matinée. While it's easy to lament what could have been...