Via Roma Trailer (1897)

Carnaval, [VII] Trailer (1897)

07 March 1897

Several shots of the carnival in Nice, floats and parade costumes, passing along the crowded streets.

Train Entering Hove Station Trailer (1897)

22 September 1897

Most movie fans know that the first filmmakers liked to shoot trains entering stations. This example by Sussex film pioneer George Albert Smith illustrates why.

Brighton Seagoing Electric Car Trailer (1897)

01 January 1897

A view taken from Brighton beach on the Channel coast of the transit of Magnus Volk’s amazing seagoing electric railway, long celebrated as one of the world’s more bizarre railway experiments.

Stockholm, entrée de l'exposition Trailer (1897)

16 May 1897

A view of the entrance to the Stockholmsutställlningen, the World Exhibition in Stockholm.

Rescue - Resuscitation Trailer (1897)

25 October 1897

A line is shot to the man clinging to the overturned boat. He fastens it to his body using all his fast failing strength.

Bowery Waltz Trailer (1897)

31 August 1897

A vaudeville routine: two denizens of the Bowery dance while under the influence. She's wearing a light dress with a full skirt.

Charity Ball Trailer (1897)

18 September 1897

A Victorian couple dancing.

Danse Fleur de Lotus Trailer (1897)

18 May 1897

Serpentine dance.

Royal Carriage Arriving at St Paul's Trailer (1897)

01 January 1897

Japanese Sword Fencing Trailer (1897)

20 October 1897

The earliest surviving Japanese film showing the martial art of kendo.