Chicago Police Parade

1896 | 1 minutes | 4.7 ★ (27)

Chicago Police Parade
  • Overview

    Walking four abreast, in groups of six rows, 144 of Chicago's finest parade past a stationary camera. Each of the six groups that pass is escorted by an officer. All are men, all are white, all look tall, all wear identical high-buttoned uniforms and badges and carry a nightstick. Almost all sport mustaches. Behind the police comes a horse-drawn carriage.

  • Release Date

    20 September 1896

  • DirectingAlexandre Promio
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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