Edison short.
A man strolling in a city street is attacked by three assailants. A policeman comes to the rescue and the men struggle with each other.
Directed by W.K.L Dickson.
Lost film from 1894, directed by William K.L. Dickson.
Edison short.
Edison short.
Edison short.
Early Edison film.
The famous army scout in an exhibition of rifle shooting. A fine picture of the principal, and beautiful smoke effects.
One of the pictures to be seen in the machine, for example, was that of a blacksmith shop in which two men were working, one shoeing a horse, the other heating iron at the forge. One would be seen to drive the nail into the shoe of the horse's hoof, to change his position and every movement needed in the work was clearly shown as if the object was in real (life). In fact, the whole routine of the two men's labor and their movements for the day was presented to the view of the observer.
A short black-and-white silent documentary film featuring one dog jumping through hoops and another dancing in a costume, which was considered lost until footage from an 1896 Fairground Programme was identified as being from this film.
The Glenroy Brothers perform a portion of their vaudeville act, "The Comic View of Boxing: The Tramp & the Athlete", which depicts a boxer with a classic style trying to contend with an opponent who uses a very unorthodox approach.
Two gamecocks fight in the Edison Company film studio. This feature was remade later in the same year, with additional detail added.
The Glenroy Brothers perform a portion of their vaudeville act, "The Comic View of Boxing: The Tramp & the Athlete".
Former lightweight boxer Billy Edwards, now a trainer and writer of the sport, takes on a challenger named Warwick in an exhibition match. The match is scheduled for five rounds of 20 seconds each. A large crowd has gathered behind the ring to watch the fight.
Scene represents section of the interior of a Chinese Opium Den.
An 1895 British short black and white silent comedy film featuring two drunken men and a boy squabbling in a small bar.
Princess Ali, of Barnum and Bailey's circus, performs an Egyptian dance in the Edison Company's studio. As she dances, some musicians perform in the background to provide accompaniment.
Annabelle Dances in William K.L. Dickson's 1894 short film
A policeman catches a pickpocket with the assistance of a passing a sailor.