Alger : place du gouvernement Trailer (1896)

Testing Large Turbines, Westinghouse Co. Works Trailer (1904)

01 May 1904

On the left of the screen, a small group of men lift the top off of what appears to be a turbine with a crane and continue to check the machine, tightening various parts with wrenches.

Panorama of Machine Co. Aisle Trailer (1904)

01 May 1904

A camera on an overhead crane travels down a large, long aisle where men are shown working on large machinery on either side.

Hunting the Panther Trailer (1909)

08 August 1909

A hunter and his native helpers set up a trap, then taunt and shoot a panther. Next we see the locals skin the animal.

Girls Taking Time Checks Trailer (1904)

30 April 1904

Almost 200 women file by a device on the wall from which they take their time checks. A man runs half-way across the screen at the end of the film.

Grandma Despina Trailer (1905)

02 November 1905

This scene is a part of the very first film shot produced by the Manaki Brothers. Despina, the Janaki and Milton Manaki's grandmother, was recorded weaving in one high-angle shot.

Hansa Trailer (1912)

19 September 1912

Footage of the German airship Hansa over Copenhagen.

Boys Diving, Honolulu Trailer (1901)

01 August 1901

In the background is a row of three-masted sailing ships, at anchor, their sales furled. In the foreground, a simple pier that's more like a yardarm juts out above the water; about 15 boys of six or seven years of age are on the jutting wood, and they jump off into the water below.

Buffalo Bill's Wild West Parade Trailer (1901)

01 April 1901

The film shows a parade down Fifth Avenue, New York. In the foreground many children, both black and white, can be seen following alongside the parade.

Human Apes from the Orient Trailer (1906)

03 November 1906

The subject is two grotesque-looking human beings who are sitting on the deck of a ship. The two weird individuals sit cross-legged and do the bidding of a man in oriental costume.

Sprængning af Træer i Dyrehaven Trailer (1907)

01 January 1907

A group of military men uses explosives to de-root trees.

Dance of Ouled Nail Trailer (1902)

01 May 1902

A short film featuring several dancers from different countries: first an Arabian dancer, then an Algerian belly dancer, and finally Scottish highlanders in kilts performing a jig.

Rocky Shore Trailer (1896)

01 January 1896

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

Sandow Trailer (1896)

30 September 1896

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.

Les souverains et les invités se rendant au sacre (escalier rouge) Trailer (1896)

26 May 1896

Sovereign Nicholas II and Alexandra Feodorovna and their suite slowly walk down a staircase, preceded by a company of cuirassiers.

Paris: Les souverains russes et le président de la République aux Champs-Élysées Trailer (1896)

06 October 1896

Russian sovereign Nicholas II and Alexandra Fiodorovna, and President Felix Faure, parading down the Champs-Elysées in a carriage, followed by horsemen.

Baby's First Steps Trailer (1896)

06 September 1896

A mother takes her children for a walk, lifts her baby girl out of the buggy and gently sets her down to the ground.

Amy Muller Trailer (1896)

23 March 1896

Vaudeville dancer Amy Muller performs a portion of her stage routine, which features dancing on her toes.

Danse mexicaine Trailer (1896)

20 October 1896

A man and a woman dance "jarabe tapatío" while some people watch.

Elephants Trailer (1896)

12 July 1896