01 June 1896 1 mins
This scene of an African-American woman vigorously scrubbing a black baby was immensely popular with early audiences, and was featured on Biograph’s programs in London and Paris, as well as various locations in the U.S. Edison’s almost identical version, A Morning Bath, was made a few weeks after this was first shown.
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United States 01 June 1896
These some of the most viewed trailers for movies released in 1896:
01 January 1896
This attractively composed one-shot film offers viewers an uncomplicated view of waves crashing against rocks.
25 October 1896
Several fire-carriages, presumably heading to a fire.
01 September 1896
“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.
02 October 1896
The first movie audiences took particular delight in scenes of rushing, churning water. These scenes of Niagara Falls were taken in September 1896, while Dickson and Bitzer were filming McKinley and the Empire State Express.
31 October 1896
A burning wagon is dragged from the barn by the firemen, and four horses are rescued from the flames by the stablemen.
20 November 1896
The Czar in France - Procession of the troops.
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Artwork, screen shots, trailers and other imagery is © 1896 American Mutoscope and Biograph Company.
