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The “Teddy” Bears
(1907) United States of America
B&W : One reel / 935 feet
Directed by Edwin S. Porter

Cast: (unknown)

Edison Manufacturing Company production; distributed by Edison Manufacturing Company. / Cinematography by Edwin S. Porter. / © 23 February 1907 by [?] Thomas A. Edison? [H90687, H90698]. Released 2 March 1907. / Standard 35mm spherical 1.33:1 format. Color-tinted. / Edison production number 6313. Edison film classification: A. Telegraphic code: VEELMONDIC. Original prints were color-tinted in a single color. The film features stop-motion animation.

Comedy.

Survival status: Print exists.

Current rights holder: Public domain [USA].

Listing updated: 23 February 2015.

References: Basten-Technicolor p. 14; Leyda-Before p. 44; Musser-Before p. 8; Robinson-Palace p. 125; Sinyard-Silent p. 15 : MovPicWorld-19070316 p. 2 : Website-AFI.

Home video: DVD.