Skyscraper Symphony (1929)
• April 30th, 1929 • 0h 9min
Documentary
Overview
A montage of the skyscrapers of Manhattan opens with a succession of stationary views of the upper portions of numerous buildings. This is followed by a wide variety of fluid shots, which also begin to show more and more of the surrounding city, in addition to the skyscrapers themselves.
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