1894 Movie Trailers
Watch official trailers for movies released in 1894.
Most Popular 1894 Trailers
Total trailers found: 56
Hadj Cheriff Trailer (1894)
05 October 1894
Hadji Cheriff, a performer known for a variety of unusual abilities, demonstrates part of his act in the Thomas Edison studio.
Leonard-Cushing Fight Trailer (1894)
14 June 1894
In the background, five fans lean on the ropes looking into the ring. The referee is to the left; like the fans, he hardly moves as two fighters swing roundhouse blows at each other.
The Boxing Cats Trailer (1894)
16 July 1894
"A glove contest between trained cats. A very comical and amusing subject, and is sure to create a great laugh.
The Pickaninny Dance from the “Passing Show” Trailer (1894)
16 May 1894
“A scene representing Southern plantation life before the war. A jig and a breakdown by three colored boys.
Band Drill Trailer (1894)
28 November 1894
A scene from Charles Hoyt's 'A Milk White Flag': A brass band marches out, led by bandmaster Steele Ayers.
The Hornbacker-Murphy Fight Trailer (1894)
02 October 1894
A referee and five fans (including a waiter in his apron) look on as two young men box. The dark-haired, slightly taller boxer throws a right and the light-haired smaller one goes down; but he's up before the referee starts counting.
Luis Martinetti, Contortionist Trailer (1894)
01 January 1894
Luis Martinetti, a contortionist suspended from acrobatic flying rings, contorts himself for about thirty seconds.
Glenroy Brothers (Comic Boxing) Trailer (1894)
05 October 1894
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.
Glenroy Bros., No. 2 Trailer (1894)
01 January 1894
The Glenroy Brothers perform a portion of their vaudeville act, "The Comic View of Boxing: The Tramp & the Athlete".
Chinese Opium Den Trailer (1894)
16 October 1894
Lost film from 1894, directed by William K.L. Dickson.
Annabelle Sun Dance Trailer (1894)
01 January 1894
Annabelle Dances in William K.L. Dickson's 1894 short film
Sandow: The Strong Man Trailer (1894)
18 May 1894
Eugen Sandow, who claims to be the strongest man in the world, appears in the Edison Company's film studio.
Buffalo Bill Trailer (1894)
17 June 1894
The famous army scout in an exhibition of rifle shooting. A fine picture of the principal, and beautiful smoke effects.
Edison Kinetoscopic Record of a Sneeze Trailer (1894)
09 January 1894
A man (Thomas Edison's assistant) takes a pinch of snuff and sneezes. This is one of the earliest Thomas Edison films and was the second motion picture to be copyrighted in the United States.
Caicedo (with Pole) Trailer (1894)
25 July 1894
King of the slack wire. His daring feats of balancing as he performs his thrilling feats in midair show that he is perfectly at home.
Skating-rink in the Royal Baths Trailer (1894)
01 January 1894
The film was about a group of Polish ice skaters at the slide of the Warsaw Ice Skating Society. The film was filmed using a pleograph which was an early type of the movie camera invented by Kazimierz Prószyński.
Mlle. Capitaine Trailer (1894)
01 January 1894
Mlle. Capitaine, the noted trapezist, performs daring feats on the flying bar. An early Edison short directed by W.
Annabelle Butterfly Dance Trailer (1894)
01 January 1894
Annabelle (Whitford) Moore performs one of her popular dances. For this performance, her costume has a pair of wings attached to her back, to suggest a butterfly.
Clin d'éventail Trailer (1894)
20 July 1894
1894 black and white short by Georges Demenÿ depicting a woman in a dress sitting in chair who hides her face behind a giant fan.
Dickson Experimental Sound Film Trailer (1894)
31 August 1894
William K.L. Dickson plays the violin while two men dance. This is the oldest surviving sound film where sound is recorded on the phonograph.
Bucking Broncho Trailer (1894)
16 October 1894
Lee Martin, one of the cowboy stars in 'Buffalo Bill's Wild West', rides a bronco as a crowd looks on.
Imperial Japanese Dance Trailer (1894)
05 November 1894
A graceful performance of the Mikado dance, featuring three Japanese women in elaborate traditional costume.
Annie Oakley Trailer (1894)
01 November 1894
A short Edison Black Maria studio film featuring famed sharpshooter Annie Oakley, known as “Little Sure Shot.
Children Playing in the Garden Trailer (1894)
01 January 1894
A group of children is playing in the garden.
Fire Rescue Scene Trailer (1894)
01 December 1894
"Firemen in working uniform, rubber coats, helmets, and boots. Thrilling rescue from burning building.
Dance Trailer (1894)
01 December 1894
A lively, eccentric dance by Frank Lawton, Etta Williamson and Rosa France of Charles Hoyt's "Milk White Flag".
Lasso Thrower Trailer (1894)
06 October 1894
Champion Lasso Thrower Vicente Oropeza (aka. Vincente Ore Passo/Bisento Orapeso/Vincenti Orapazza) shows his skills.
Cock Fight, No. 2 Trailer (1894)
15 January 1894
Two gamecocks are fighting inside a wire cage, while two spectators look on in the background. The two men agree to make a bet on the outcome.
Carmencita Trailer (1894)
14 March 1894
The first woman to appear in front of an Edison motion picture camera and possibly the first woman to appear in a motion picture within the United States.
The Barber Shop Trailer (1894)
01 January 1894
“Interior of Barber Shop. Man comes in, takes off his coat; sits down, smokes; is handed a paper by attendant, who points out a joke; both laugh.
Indian War Council Trailer (1894)
01 December 1894
This 1894 film depicts a staged “war council” featuring a group of Sioux men in traditional dress, seated in deliberation as Buffalo Bill Cody addresses them.
Buffalo Dance Trailer (1894)
23 September 1894
Long before Hollywood started painting white men red and dressing them as 'Injuns' Edison's company was using the genuine article! Featuring for what is believed to be the Native Americans first appearance before a motion picture camera 'Buffalo Dance' features genuine members of the Sioux Tribe dressed in full war paint and costume! The dancers are believed to be veteran members of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
The Cock Fight Trailer (1894)
01 January 1894
Two gamecocks fight in the Edison Company film studio. This feature was remade later in the same year, with additional detail added.
A Bar Room Scene Trailer (1894)
01 May 1894
"Showing the wind-up of a political discussion. Dramatis personae: A Democrat, a Republican, a Bar Maid, and a Policeman.
Fred Ott Holding a Bird Trailer (1894)
01 January 1894
Thomas Edison's machinist, Fred Ott, holds a bird in his hand.
Corbett and Courtney Before the Kinetograph Trailer (1894)
17 November 1894
James J. Corbett and Peter Courtney meet in a boxing exhibition.
Sioux Ghost Dance Trailer (1894)
23 September 1894
From Edison films catalog: One of the most peculiar customs of the Sioux Tribe is here shown, the dancers being genuine Sioux Indians, in full war paint and war costumes.
Japanese Dancers Trailer (1894)
01 January 1894
Three sisters dance the Mikado in this very early film from the Edison company.
Around a Cabin Trailer (1894)
15 December 1894
The film consists of a series of animations on a beach containing two beach huts and a diving board. Two characters play at diving into the water from the diving board and then appear on the beach.
Baisers envolés Trailer (1894)
15 July 1894
1894 black and white short by Georges Demenÿ depicting a woman in a dress sitting in a chair and blowing a kiss towards the camera.
Cancan Trailer (1894)
01 January 1894
Early film featuring two dancers by chronophotographer and filmmaker: Georges Demenÿ.
