Skyscraper Symphony

Skyscraper Symphony (1929)

April 30th, 19290h 9min

Documentary
58%

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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