William Heise and James H. White shot this short film while at the training grounds of the New York State Militia.

The men do not act passively while being filmed, but instead engage with the camera, giving the film some more energy then of the other short films of the time period.

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The short form refers to creative works characterized by their brevity and concise storytelling. Unlike full-length feature films, short films have a running time of less than 45 minutes, while TV shorts have a running time of less than 22 minutes.

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Members of the New York state militia enjoy some relaxing time during a meal break.

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Georges Méliès in The Temptation of St. Anthony (1898)

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