Movies 1901 Page 4

Single panning shot of the Grand Harbour, Valletta, Malta.

Shot at the intersection of Holy Corner in Liverpool, this street is a hive of people and traffic. Arguably during the first part of this century...

1901, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

A short film depicting a dramatized scene from the Boer War, produced by the Lancashire company Mitchell and Kenyon. The film portrays the rescue of...

Film produced by William K. Dickson’s British Mutoscope and Biograph Company.

A comic short in which a tramp attempts to ride a bicycle, tumbling repeatedly before giving up in despair. A skilled rider then takes the stage,...

Released in 1901

Documentary from 1901

Footage of Edward VII in the funeral procession of his mother, Queen Victoria.

Released in 1901

Released in 1901

"A series of films taken during a difficult and dangerous ascent of the Jungfrau;, showing views of the climbers at an height of over 13,000 feet....

At the beginning of the scene Romeo in his gondola sings to Juliet a sentimental song, then goes away. Hardly has he departed when the colonnade...

A short dance film in Pathécolor, also know as stencil colouring. The editing cuts correspond with the dancers' costume changes. More about stencil...

1901, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

James J. Jeffries throwing the medicine ball. An absolutely perfect picture of the champion heavyweight of the world.

In a bakery in the French countryside, Father Latourte, his wife, and their staff are busy with customers, pastries, and baked goods of all kinds....

Documentary filmed by Fructuoso Gelabert at the Spanish coast.

Released in 1901

This early docudrama shows Auburn Prison and recreates the electrocution of Leon Czolgosz, the assassin of President McKinley of the United States.

Original President McKinley Inauguration Footage from 1901.

Released in 1901

Released in 1901

Released in 1901

Released in 1901

A camera sits on top of a moving train, providing a panoramic view of Ealing (western London) as the train moves.

1901, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

Released in 1901

Released in 1901

Released in 1901

An artist draws the head of a pretty girl, takes the drawing off the paper and places it on a small table, turning the image into the head of a real...

Time-lapse photography showing the one month-long demolition of the Star Theatre in New York.

Leicester Tigers face Plymouth in this early filmed rugby match, which took place 26 October 1901, at Leicester's Welford Road home. As is customary...

1901, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

Released in 1901.

1901. Cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

In front of one of the largest newspaper offices is a hot air shaft through which immense volumes of air are forced by a blower. Ladies in crossing...

Released in 1901

Persons who have visited the "Hub," no doubt carried away with vivid recollections of Boston's famous system of Underground Transportation and this...