01 September 1900 Factual 1 mins
his film was shot in an alley of San Francisco's Chinatown on Saturday, September 15, 1900, at midday. The topography of the site (sloping down to the far street), the width of the alley, the location of utility poles.
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These some of the most viewed trailers for movies released in 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.
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.
04 March 1900
People gather at the exit of the St. Trophime cathedral in Arles.
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.
21 May 1900
This building and machinery supplied the electric power and electric light for the entire city of Galveston, including the car system.
01 August 1900
A man attempts to shave with a blunt razor.
01 November 1900
This is a new adventure in which our friend, Mr. Hooligan, appears in an entirely new capacity. On a stage a professor of magic is performing some wonderful experiments, and when he requests some assistance Happy Hooligan immediately volunteers his services and climbs upon the platform.
01 January 1900
This scene opens by showing a pretty cook mixing bread in the kitchen. Jones comes in unexpectedly from a trip and carries a dress suitcase.
21 August 1900
“A marvelously clear picture taken from the top of the elevator of the Eiffel Tower during going up and coming down of the car.
01 January 1900
A shot of a busy street in Paris is shown in reverse.
21 November 1900
A magician steps upon the stage carrying a hoop covered with white paper. Then in quick succession the flags of Germany, Russia, Ireland, England and China are brought forth, and from each a soldier is produced corresponding with the flag of each nation.
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