Courses d'ensembles des régates (rameurs assis) Trailer (1900)

Searching Ruins on Broadway, Galveston, for Dead Bodies Trailer (1900)

23 September 1900

This shows the heart of one of the tremendous drifts in the east end of Galveston. Hundreds of dead bodies are concealed in these immense masses, and at the time the picture was taken the odor given out could be detected for miles.

Chinese Magic Trailer (1900)

01 September 1900

Trick film. A stage magician transforms a woman into a butterfly and himself into a giant bat. This film is considered lost.

The Bathers Trailer (1900)

01 November 1900

TRICK. Two bathers arrive at a river, disrobe at the water's edge and dive in. The action is then reversed and the men are seen leaving the water feet first and their clothes fly back on their bodies.

The Kiss Trailer (1900)

09 March 1900

"Nothing new, but an old thing done over again and done well. Some one has attempted to describe a kiss as "something made of nothing," but this is not one of that kind, but one of those old fashioned "home made" kind that sets the whole audience into merriment and motion, and has always proven a popular subject.

Revue des troupes Trailer (1900)

16 January 1900

Cyrano de Bergerac Trailer (1900)

21 May 1900

Considered the first motion picture to employ both color and sound, the only film record ever made of the original star of Rostand's famous play performing a scene from his most famous role.

A Fantastical Meal Trailer (1900)

01 January 1900

A family sits down to enjoy a meal that ends up being fraught with complications.

Danse russe (du trio Natta) Trailer (1900)

01 January 1900

A scene takes place in front of a cafe; only one performer.

The Burning Stable Trailer (1900)

02 January 1900

A dramatic scene - and exactly what moving pictures were invented for. With a fixed camera and without a traditional narrative, this film nevertheless tells a compelling story as a cast of men and boys fight an impending crisis.

Panorama of Orphans' Home, Galveston Trailer (1900)

21 September 1900

This is the building in which so many of the poor orphans met their death. The place is completely dismantled.

The Old Maid's Valentine Trailer (1900)

30 September 1900

An old spinster receives an unexpected Valentine's letter.

Panorama of East Galveston Trailer (1900)

16 September 1900

It's what it says on the label: a panoramic shot of East Galveston, right after the Storm of the Century came through, ripping up trees and destroying house like they were made of cards.