Débarquement et feu de mousqueterie Trailer (1898)

Disappearing Act Trailer (1898)

01 January 1898

An illusionist makes a woman disappear in thin air. There is no credited director for this film, although three different persons get attributed, Gaston Breteau, Alice Guy or Georges Hatot.

Pack Train at Chilkoot Pass Trailer (1898)

01 January 1898

During the Alaska gold rush, one way to reach the Klondike was over the Chilkoot Pass. A stationary camera is placed to see a ways down the curving trail.

The Launch of H.M.S. Albion Trailer (1898)

01 January 1898

The festive start and disastrous aftermath of the launch of the H.M.S. Albion.

Revue à Longchamp: charge finale et départ de M. le Président Trailer (1898)

14 July 1898

The end of the Longchamp parade and departure of the President, filmed by the Lumière brothers.

A Switchback Railway Trailer (1898)

01 January 1898

The Switchback Railway was the forerunner of the roller coaster. Passengers sit in a small car which trundles up a swooping railway track then performs a 180 degree turn at its summit before swooping back down on a parallel track.

A Street Arab Trailer (1898)

20 May 1898

A preadolescent boy, dressed like a street urchin, performs acrobatic stunts for the camera.

Danse japonaise, V : Gocho Garama Trailer (1898)

26 October 1898

Mount Tamalpais R.R., No. 1 Trailer (1898)

01 March 1898

This film shows the summit portion of the Mill Valley and Mount Tamalpais Scenic Railway, the Tamalpais Tavern resort, and part of the adjacent east peak of Mount Tamalpais.

Tommy Atkins in the Park Trailer (1898)

01 August 1898

A soldier and a serving-girl are courting on a bench. A fat old lady sits on the bench, interrupting them.