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The Ancient Port of Jaffa
Directed by Sidney Olcott
Produced by Kalem Company
Cinematography George K. Hollister
Distributed by General Film Company
Release date
  • September 11, 1912 (1912-09-11)
CountryUnited States
Languages Silent film
(English intertitles)

The Ancient Port of Jaffa is a 1912 American silent documentary produced by Kalem Company and distributed by General Film Company. It was directed by Sidney Olcott. [1]

Plot summary

The picture opens with a scene of a steamship, showing the Kalem players ready to depart for the ancient port of Jaffa, referred to in the Bible as Joppa. A successful landing is made after navigating the dangerous, rocky passage. A splendid view of Jaffa from the sea greets our eyes and. going ashore, we marvel at the wonderful street scene near the Custom House. We journey on to the auction market and then visit the public fountain on the Jaffa road.

Cast

Production notes

The documentary was shot in Jaffa, Palestine.

References

  1. ^ The Ancient Port of Jaffa (Documentary, Short), Kalem Company, 1912-09-11, retrieved 2023-02-24


From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Ancient Port of Jaffa
Directed by Sidney Olcott
Produced by Kalem Company
Cinematography George K. Hollister
Distributed by General Film Company
Release date
  • September 11, 1912 (1912-09-11)
CountryUnited States
Languages Silent film
(English intertitles)

The Ancient Port of Jaffa is a 1912 American silent documentary produced by Kalem Company and distributed by General Film Company. It was directed by Sidney Olcott. [1]

Plot summary

The picture opens with a scene of a steamship, showing the Kalem players ready to depart for the ancient port of Jaffa, referred to in the Bible as Joppa. A successful landing is made after navigating the dangerous, rocky passage. A splendid view of Jaffa from the sea greets our eyes and. going ashore, we marvel at the wonderful street scene near the Custom House. We journey on to the auction market and then visit the public fountain on the Jaffa road.

Cast

Production notes

The documentary was shot in Jaffa, Palestine.

References

  1. ^ The Ancient Port of Jaffa (Documentary, Short), Kalem Company, 1912-09-11, retrieved 2023-02-24



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