Movies 1896

“The watchful father disturbs a dream of bliss, and the bucolic lover is taught a lesson. He made a great hit.” (Edison film catalog)

They get ready to kiss, begin to kiss, and kiss in a way that brings down the house every time.

A fellow in a wide-brimmed hat, with a willowy stick for a rod and a baited hook, sits down on a plank hanging over a bridge above a stream. He...

A very graceful dance with voluminous draperies, by Annabelle Moore, well-known on the metropolitan stage.

A male lion, right next to bars that are about 6 or 8 inches apart, keenly watches a uniformed zoo attendant toss small morsels of food into the...

Rumored to be shot by Georges Demenÿ.

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

The Alhambra Girls perform a dance at Alhambra Theatre, London. Lost.

The Czar in France - Procession of the troops.

Poor pedestrian, horse drawn carts, wagons and bus travel across bridge at Sunderland, Tyne and Wear.

Two cocks fight whilst being watched by two men.

Directed by Robert W. Paul.

Annabelle (Whitford) Moore performs her popular serpentine dance routine. She twirls around, and as she does so, she uses her long skirts to create a...

This attractively composed one-shot film offers viewers an uncomplicated view of waves crashing against rocks.

Formed by the junction of Broadway, Sixth Avenue and 35th Street. The picturesque low roofed Herald building is plainly shown; also the passing...

Strong-man Eugene Sandow flexes his muscles and strikes a few poses in front of a black background. This was a short film shot by William K.L....