USA, 1900
38 feet, 80.47 metres
68mm film, black and white
silent
An American fantasy film. Filming took place on 26 July 1900. It is believed to the first American film to feature a giant insect. 1Aurum Encyclopedia of Film: Science Fiction by Phil Hardy (ed.) p.21
Plot Summary
A farmer is attacked by a giant mosquito.
Credits
Crew
American Mutoscope and Biograph
Photography: Arthur Marvin
Locations: New York City, New York, USA
References
Books
- Aurum Encyclopedia of Film: Science Fiction by Phil Hardy (ed.) p.21
- Horror and Science Fiction Films IV by Donald C. Willis p.262
- Motion Pictures from the Library of Congress Paper Print Collection 1894-1912 by Kemp R. Niver, edited by Bebe Bergsten p.54
- Reference Guide to Fantastic Films by Walt Lee p.231 – credits
