Electrocuting an Elephant

1903 • Directed by

Edwin S. Porter

Documentary

This is a film taken of the execution of Topsy, an elephant employed to help build Luna Park on Coney Island.

1/12/1903

2.6/10

Cast

Carl Goliath

Himself (Elephant Handler)

Topsy

Herself

Thomas A. Edison

Producer

Jacob Blair Smith

Director of Photography

Edwin S. Porter

Director of Photography

Edwin S. Porter

Director

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