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Children outside motion picture theatre at night, 1910 (b / w photo)
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Children outside motion picture theatre at night, 1910 (b / w photo)
5042876 Children outside motion picture theatre at night, 1910 (b/w photo) by Hine, Lewis Wickes (1874-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: In an alley back of a moving picture theatre on First Street. Children were hanging about the " stage" entrance--" peeking in." Photo taken at 10:30 P.M. Little tot on right said was 5 years old. Location: Troy, New York (State)); American, out of copyright
Media ID 22565332
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Alley Child Labor Child Labour Lewis Hine Motion Pictures Occupations Picturehouse Reform
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This photo print, titled "Children outside motion picture theatre at night, 1910" transports us back in time to an era when cinema was still a novelty. The image captures a group of children gathered outside the entrance of a moving picture theatre on First Street in Troy, New York. Taken by Lewis Wickes Hine, renowned for his powerful documentation of social issues, this photograph offers a glimpse into the lives of these young ones who were drawn to the magic unfolding behind those theater doors. It is said that they were hanging about the "stage" entrance, eagerly peeking in with curiosity and wonder. The atmosphere is palpable as we observe these children under dim streetlights late at night. Their faces are filled with anticipation and innocence; their eyes shining bright amidst the darkness surrounding them. One little tot on the right proudly declares being five years old. Hine's lens not only captures their youthful enthusiasm but also sheds light on the harsh realities faced by many during that time period. This image serves as a poignant reminder of child labor and poverty prevalent in early 20th century America. As we gaze upon this historic snapshot frozen in time, it evokes emotions ranging from nostalgia to empathy for these young souls who found solace and escape within those flickering frames projected onto silver screens.
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