01 October 1896 Factual 1 mins
The best-known "name" train of its day behind the most famous of all 4-4-0 locomotives, the 999---synonymous with speed in the early years of the century.
Watch the official Empire State Express 1896 trailer in HD below.
United States 01 October 1896
More movie trailers, teasers, and clips from Empire State Express:
The Empire State Express eases through the industrial area of Balling Junction.
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These some of the most viewed trailers for movies released in 1896:
14 January 1896
The short film is just a shot of the Oxford versus Cambridge University Boat Race. However, it is extremely important because, filmed on March 30 1895, it is the earliest film from Great Britain.
30 August 1896
Félicien Trewey performs a trick by writing backwards the words "Ladies and gentlemen, my grateful thanks" on a board.
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.
07 March 1896
Two babies are shown seated next to each other, in high chairs, apparently enjoying themselves. Suddenly one snatches a toy from the other and they indulge in hair-pulling.
25 April 1896
Three women get in a horse-drawn carriage, as servants load luggage on the roof, before it pulls away.
01 April 1896
They get ready to kiss, begin to kiss, and kiss in a way that brings down the house every time.
20 October 1896
A man and a woman dance "jarabe tapatío" while some people watch.
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.
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