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- This is a railroad panorama taken from the view point of the pilot of a locomotive, and is unusually interesting. It takes the passenger over the complete trip from the station at Monte Carlo, around the curves overlooking the harbor to the station in the city of Monaco. Many beautiful villas are passed enroute.
- A lively bout between Prof. J. J. O'Brien, formerly a Japanese Inspector of Police, and his assistant. Both are experts in the various Japanese systems of self-defense and in this picture many of the favorite grips, holds and falls are shown. The action is very rapid and exciting throughout.
- "A pretty maid is busy putting a blank record into a graphophone on the parlor table. Mr. Gayboy comes in and kisses the maid several times against her will; all unaware of the fact that the graphophone is making a record of his folly. Mrs. Gayboy comes in suddenly with her mother, and proceeds to show her the graphophone. The fatal record is repeated, and Mr. Gayboy is punished."
- A re-enactment using actors of the recent coronation of Britain's King Edward VII.
- In this picture there is a limited amount of action in the pose. As the curtains are drawn aside the shell appears shut. It gradually opens, disclosing the model curled up in a recumbent position. She slowly arises as if awakening, and gracefully assumes the final position of the pose.
- "This view was taken upon Mr. McKinley's lawn at his home in Canton, Ohio. Mr. McKinley appears walking across the lawn in company with his Secretary, who hands him a telegram, which he reads with apparent satisfaction. The characteristic walk and gestures of Mr. McKinley will be noted with interest by his friends."
- "This is probably the only moving picture that was ever made of a genuine hanging scene. It was taken in the court yard of the Jacksonville jail, and shows the execution of a man. The man is seen mounting the platform accompanied by several clergymen. The executioner adjusts the black cap and the noose about the prisoner's neck. The trap is touched and the body is seen to shoot through the air, and hang quivering at the end of the rope. A very ghastly, but very interesting subject."
- "First carriage - The late Admiral J.W. Phillip and aide. Second carriage - Rear-Admiral Robley D. Evans, Capt. Theodore Jewell, Capt. William M. Folger. Third carriage - Capt. William M. Mead, Capt. M.S. McKenzie, Capt. Henry W. Lyons, Capt. W.S. Cowles. Fourth carriage - Capt. Richard Wainwright and aide."
- "The surprising speed with which a wreck of some of our leading American railroads is cleared up due to the fact that expert crews are drilled to respond to an alarm with as much vigor as may be seen in a metropolitan fire station. This view illustrated a most remarkable feat. At the opening, a locomotive attached to several flat cars carrying the wrecking apparatus is standing quietly in the yard. A messenger rushes up with a telegram announcing a wreck. Within 30 seconds a crew of about 50 men, including the engineer and fireman, have boarded the train, got it under headway and out of the field of the camera. Several belated employees running to catch the train give an amusing spirit comedy to the picture."
- "In the foreground of the picture is seen the feeding pond in the pelicans' cage. A quantity of fish is thrown into the water in view of the pelicans, which are confined in a separate compartment. As the door of this compartment is opened, the ungainly birds rush forth, and with much squawking and flapping of wings, plunge into the water and scramble for their food."
- The first of eight short black and white films from director William K.L. Dickson in which he chronicles the story of Rip Van Winkle. In this film, two men - one of them being Rip himself - toast and enjoy their drinks.
- A burlesque on the work of highwaymen in Chicago. An elderly gentleman is sandbagged and robbed by a thug, who inadvertently leaves some money on the victim's prostate body. A policeman happening along, takes the money and passes by without paying any attention to the plight of the victim.
- The first moving shot, created by a stationary camera on a gondola in Panorama du Grand Canal vu d'un Bateau, was filmed by Alexandre Promio for Louis Lumiere. Filming Locations: Venice, Veneto, Italy. Release Date: 1896 (France).
- "This is a remarkable picture of one of the greatest races of the past century. The horses are seen in the distance galloping under the lash in the final rush for the wire, and at the conclusion of the picture the camera is swept across the field, showing the enormous crowd of spectators which attends this great event."
- Time-lapse photography is used to show the manual dismantling and demolition of New York's Star Theatre over a period of about 30 days.
- "This scene, one of the notable Aldershot series, shows the Gordon Highlanders marching back into camp after drill. The regiment has such a magnificent record that one cannot help by be interested in a close view of the men, which this picture affords. The film is so good photographically that the likeness of each man is almost equal to a studio photograph."
- Twenty-five round fight, with Jeffries the winner.
- "This is a very remarkable picture, showing Union Square, New York City, during the great March blizzard of 1899. The camera was stationed at the corner of Broadway and Fourteenth Street, and was swept in almost a complete circle, showing the tremendous drifts of snow and the blockade at 'Dead Man's Curve' in Fourteenth Street. This picture was taken during the busiest time of the day, and shows to what extent New York City was tied up by this tremendous fall of snow."
- "The dairy maid while coming from the barn with two pails of milk, suspended from a yoke on her shoulders is met by a young city chappie, who tries to kiss her and spills some of the milk. She finishes up the mischief by ducking him with the remaining contents of the pail."
- A quick change of horses at Princeton, N.J., on the coach upon which Messrs. Alfred G. Vanderbilt, James H. Hyde and Morris E. Howlett, the well-known whip, broke the record from New York to Philadelphia. A very lively and interesting picture taken during the race.
- "This is the last ceremonious public appearance of Her Majesty, Queen Victoria. The picture was taken in Phoenix Park, Dublin, April 4th, 1900, and shows the Queen in an open carriage, being cheered by thousands of people, as she passes through an arch of welcome."
- "A portly clubman comes home after a social session considerably the worse for the wear. In the hall he encounters a suit of armor which has all the appearances of being alive; and he is so badly frightened that he collapses in a chair, where he is discovered by his wife, and marched off to bed."
- Sixth United States Cavalry. Lieut.-Col. Theo. J. Wint, assaulting the South Gate of the city of Pekin. Skirmishers fire to clear the wall; Capt. Cabal's troop charges across the moat, several horses falling; Leiut. White's troop charges through the gate, which has previously been battered down. Capt. Forsythe commands the squadron. An historical scene of great interest.
- Willie puts a pack of firecrackers in the flour which Nora is preparing for her dough. A policeman comes in and is entertained by Nora. Willie in the meantime explodes the firecrackers, covering Nora and policeman with the contents of the pan.
- "This is the studio scene from Du Maurier's celebrated novel 'Trilby,' in which Trilby is introduced sitting on a table, munching a cake and talking to Little Billee, who is seated near by, his elbow resting on the table. Smoking, kissing and laughing make a lively scene."
- "A magnificent picture, taken aboard H.M.S. 'Repulse' during the annual manoeuvres of the British Channel fleet. At the opening of the picture a sailor is seen painting a barbette. While he is at work a ten-inch gun is swung in such a position as to throw him from his perch into the sea. It is evident in an instant that he is unable to swim. Life-buoys are thrown in to the water, and several seamen dive from the deck of the vessel. A life boat is quickly lowered from the davits, and the man is rescued. In the background of the picture appear two of the most formidable battleships of the British navy. The negative is very fine photographically."
- "Another exhibition by Prof. Leonidas' troop of cats and dogs. One of the dogs is shown stealing his dinner from the table in his master's absence. In order to cover his own crime, the dog places a cat on the table, where she is found when the master comes in. The master shoots the cat, and is promptly arrested by a large dog dressed in policeman's clothes."
- "This is a very novel affair, quite different from anything to be seen in America. It takes place annually in one of the public parks of Berlin. All the nurse girls are arrayed in the finest costumes, and stand by the roadside cheering while their little charges ride by in the quaintest vehicles imaginable. Some are drawn by dogs; some by cats; some by diminutive donkeys. All the children are dressed in carnival costume in imitation of those worn by their elders."
- A photographer is engaged in making a picture of the prize goose for a farmer, who has just come in from the fair. The goose is perched on a table. While the farmer and the photographer have their heads under the cloth a tramp Jew comes in, covers the lens with his hat, and steals the goose. When the farmer discovers the goose is gone, he is furious and wrecks the camera.
- "A pretty girl is reclining under an apple tree full of blossoms. Her sweetheart steals up unobserved; shakes the tree gently so that the blossoms fall in a shower over her, awakening her from her siesta. As she awakens, the young man leans over and kisses her."
- "Taken during the land parade in honor of Admiral Dewey, just before the turn into 72nd street, with Grant's Tomb and decorated residences in the background. This entire series of pictures has a very high photographic quality, and the various organizations appear at their best."
- "The interior of a millinery shop. A young woman who has been selecting a hat finally chooses one, and steps to a long mirror to inspect its effect. Her image is all right at first; but as she looks closer she sees herself as a ballet girl in stage costume. Her surprise is so great that she faints."
- "While the dairy maid is churning at the cottage door, a young man tries to convince her that she does not know how to use the churn. He attempts to show her, and after considerable pounding, the cream explodes through the top of the churn and covers him."
- A splendid view of the color companies of the Gardes Regiments passing in review before Emperor William and his royal guests in front of the Zeughaus, Berlin, on the occasion of the 200th anniversary of the foundation of the Kingdom of Prussia.
- "This is a splendid picture of the King (then the Prince of Wales) leaving Marlborough House, in the royal carriage. The King is uniformed as Field-Marshal of the British Army, and is accompanied by a suite and an escort of the Horse Guards. This is one of the best portraits of the King ever made."
- "Two grotesque minstrels are seen playing beneath a fair lady's window. She appears, and encourages one of them. The disappointed minstrel thereupon kicks the favored suitor with such force that it lifts him up to the second story window, and into the arms of the lady. This effect is very cleverly worked out, and makes a very amusing situation."
- "A stunning view of one of the fastest boats in Uncle Sam's torpedo fleet. She is running under forced draught at full headway, and comes like a race horse directly toward the camera, suddenly swerving and passing out of the field of the picture."
- "Although forbidden by the rules of the railroad, the high trestle over the Black River at Watertown is frequently used by foot passengers. Our picture shows one of these reckless persons caught on the trestle by a fast train. Realizing that he has not sufficient time to reach the end of the trestle, the man lowers himself over the side, and hangs there while the train passes by."
- "Admiral Dewey ascends the steep stairway to the quarterdeck of the 'Olympia;' takes his favorite chair, calls his dog and pets him; receives a report from an officer, and finally rises and walks away. Taken from the Admiral's return from Manila."
- "In this view a couple of country lovers are seen spooning in the kitchen. The girl is making bread, and as she embraces the young man, she leaves the print of two flour-covered hands on his back. Amused at the result she completes the job, covering him from head to foot with flour."
- "The Worthing Station is some distance from the shore, and whenever there is a wreck the life-boat is dragged to the scene on a huge truck drawn by eight horses. Our picture shows the life-boat responding to an alarm. The horses start out from the station at a gallop, and the members of the crew run beside the boat. This negative is unusually fine photographically."
- "A Bowery tough seeing a well-dressed young man approaching decides that it is an opportune time for him to make some unpleasant remarks. The dude at first pays no attention to the rowdy, but when the latter persists in his unwelcome attentions, he is suddenly met with a right-hand swing on the jaw, which is followed by an onslaught so aggressive that in less time than it takes to tell it he is on his back in the gutter begging for mercy."
- "One of the big comedy hits of the Biograph. Scene: In the kitchen with old lady washing and old gentleman dozing by the fire. While his mother is out doors hanging up the clothes, Tommy ties a cord to the back of his father's chair, and attaches the other end to a towel in the washtub. His mother returns, puts the towel in the wringer, and as the cord tightens it pulls the old man's chair over, and as he falls with a crash he pulls the tub of water over and upon him. The scene is full of action and very amusing."
- "Taken in the yards of Swift & Co. Some of the delivery wagons are seen leaving the stores, and as one of them goes out, a thief skillfully abstracts a ham from the back end of the cart. He is seen, however, by the watchman of the yard, and after a short pursuit is captured and arrested."
- "In this case it is the schoolmaster who comes to grief. He is seated at this desk busily engrossed in private business and letting his scholars run riot. One of the youngsters causes great merriment by tying an artificial spide to a ruler, and shaking it in front of the dominie's face."
- "Two young ladies are sitting on a rustic seat in front of a cottage, and a tramp comes along and proceeds to make himself obnoxious. The young ladies run into the house, and the tramp impudently puts his head into the window to see where they are gone. As he does so, the sash is slammed down on his neck, holding him a prisoner."
- A remarkable picture taken through the glass and water of an aquarium, showing a number of rare fish swimming about. The effect of the intervening glass is entirely lost so that one obtains a view of the fish just as they appear in their natural surroundings.
- Sailors lead a farmer to a soaped-up deck, where he slips and falls.
- An old farmer appears, making an awkward bow, and holds up a large quilt, showing that there is nothing behind it. He then spreads it out, and when he draws it away a bicycle-bloomer girl is seen. They both hold it up again, and when they take it away, a donkey is seen. The next time they hold it up, they produce three girls.
- "This active little animal has made a great hit wherever he has appeared on the vaudeville stage. A large bag is suspended by a cord so that it is just out of reach of his nose. The dog jumps for it and having once set it in motion pursues it with utmost vigor, bumping it with his snout whenever it comes within reach."