Circulation of the Blood in the Frog’s Foot (1903)

Part of Charles Urban’s Unseen World programme (1903), this microcinematographic short begins with a frog swimming in a tank, then focuses on its webbed foot. The final section reveals a magnified view—about 500×—of blood coursing through the tiny veins, offering Edwardian audiences a vivid first glimpse of living circulation in motion.

Director: F. Martin Duncan
Genre: Documentary
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Production: Charles Urban Trading Company
Country: United Kingdom
Language: No Language
Original Language: xx
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What is Circulation of the Blood in the Frog’s Foot about?
Part of Charles Urban’s Unseen World programme (1903), this microcinematographic short begins with a frog swimming in a tank, then focuses on its webbed foot. The final section reveals a magnified view—about 500×—of blood coursing through the tiny veins, offering Edwardian audiences a vivid first glimpse of living circulation in motion.
Who directed Circulation of the Blood in the Frog’s Foot?
Circulation of the Blood in the Frog’s Foot was directed by F. Martin Duncan.
What genre is Circulation of the Blood in the Frog’s Foot?
Circulation of the Blood in the Frog’s Foot is a Documentary film.
Where was Circulation of the Blood in the Frog’s Foot produced?
Circulation of the Blood in the Frog’s Foot was produced in United Kingdom.