New York of Today

Fascinating look at 1910 New York with plenty of great scenes in which the streets are buzzing with life. In fact, city life in 1910 seemed every bit as frantic as it is today. Even the camera seems in awe of its subject at times, inching upwards to take stock of towering skyscrapers like a stiff-necked tourist. It's a shame that the film is so over-exposed on these shots, and on some taken of Luna Park.