13163_38832_hamilton_duel
Subjects
1950
B&W
This clip contains a reenactment of the duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr.Begins with CU of a man drinking a glass of wine. Cuts to forest exterior, 2 men stand back to back holding pistols, another man stands behind them, they all wear top hats. The 2 men walk away from each other. Cuts to one turning and firing. Cuts to Hamilton being shot, he fires into the air and collapses, 2 men in top hats come to his side.