Life of an American Fireman
1903, English. Directed by Edwin S. Porter.
Porter's sequential continuity editing links several shots to form a narrative of firemen responding to a house fire. They leave the station with their horse drawn pumper, arrive on the scene, and effect the safe rescue of a woman from the burning house. But wait, she tells them of her child yet asleep in the burning bedroom...
- Runtime
- 0h 7m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 21 January 1903
- Country
- United States of America
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Life of an American Fireman: quick answers
Is Life of an American Fireman worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 6.0/10 from 134 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Life of an American Fireman?
Life of an American Fireman runs 7 minutes (0h 7m).
Does Life of an American Fireman have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Life of an American Fireman on?
Life of an American Fireman isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Life of an American Fireman?
If you liked Life of an American Fireman, try The System, Let's Get Harry, The Marine 5: Battleground.
Who directed Life of an American Fireman?
Life of an American Fireman (1903) was directed by Edwin S. Porter and stars Vivian Vaughan, James H. White, Arthur White.