1903 Movie Trailers

Catch-As-Catch-Can Wrestling Bout Trailer (1903)

01 July 1903

A very exciting contest between two well known Metropolitan wrestlers. It is full of fast work and scientific wrestling.

The Haymarket Trailer (1903)

29 June 1903

This is in every respect a stunning picture, though somewhat bohemian in subject. It depicts in six scenes, six lively hours at New York City's famous Tenderloin dance hall, "The Haymarket.

The Battle of the Snow Trailer (1903)

01 January 1903

A crowd of a hundred boys rushing the position of another crowd, storming their adversaries with volleys of snowballs, finally driving the enemy from the crest of the hill, a position of vantage they held in the beginning of the fray.

N.Y. Fire Department Returning Trailer (1903)

01 May 1903

Shot at an unidentified location in New York City, the film shows several pieces of horse-drawn fire vehicles in motion: two hook-and-ladders; two steam pumpers; a rescue wagon.

Les Poupées Trailer (1903)

18 January 1903

A merchant is giving a demonstration of his lifelike automatons to a bedazzled customer. Could these "larger than life" clockwork figures look too good to be true?

Grand Review Trailer (1903)

01 January 1903

The Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show introduces rough riders from all the world.

Hooligan in Jail Trailer (1903)

06 October 1903

Happy Hooligan is thrust into prison, but makes the most of his hardship. He is seen in his cell enjoying a full meal of prison hash.

Lace Making in Alpine Village Street Trailer (1903)

01 January 1903

The stalls with their keepers and stores of laces are being inspected by English and American tourists, who no doubt takeaway with them a goodly stock of the fragile fabrics to decorate Mayfair and Long Island.

Beautiful Helena Trailer (1903)

11 June 1903

One of the first Swedish sound films, the audio has been lost though.

Weighing the Baby Trailer (1903)

01 October 1903

A pretty domestic scene showing the proud father, with the assistance of the nurse and doctor, tying the little one in a towel and weighing it with a spring scale.

The Mystical Flame Trailer (1903)

19 April 1903

A juggler enters upon the scene, picks up a skull, throws it into the air, catches it in his hands, where it is transformed into a handkerchief.

Lili Trailer (1903)

11 June 1903

The Bear and the Sentinel Trailer (1903)

25 July 1903

A sentinel is surprised by some bears and climbs up onto his sentry box in order to hide himself. He takes off his uniform and throws it at the bear, but this does not affect the animals in the slightest and a gun shot has no better effect.

Happy Hooligan Interferes Trailer (1903)

20 June 1903

An organ-grinder is playing beneath the window of a cranky old woman. She objects strenuously. The organ-grinder, egged on by Hooligan, keeps on playing until a policeman appears.

Bobsleighing in the Alps Trailer (1903)

01 January 1903

The first section shows the "crew" bestriding the bob-sledge and starting same down bill. The second section includes pictures of many sledge parties, singly and in groups, sliding past the camera.

The Honeymoon Trip Trailer (1903)

14 February 1903

A newly married couple who are on their honeymoon have something else to do than to admire nature. A tunnel comes and their conversation gets very animated, but suddenly they are interrupted by a guard who asks them for their tickets.

Strictly Fresh Eggs Trailer (1903)

02 July 1903

Kathryn Osterman breaks egg into a plate. As the content reaches the plate, it transforms into a baby chick.

Dorothy's Dream Trailer (1903)

06 December 1903

Girl dreams of Dick Whittington, Robinson Crusoe, Forty Thieves, Aladdin, Cinderella, Bluebeard, and Red Riding Hood.

Adventures of Don Quixote Trailer (1903)

26 August 1903

An early Pathé version of Don Quixote told in 15 chapters.

Lake Brienze and Geissbach Falls Trailer (1903)

01 January 1903

This gives a panorama of the Village of Isebwald and entrance to Interlaken from the deck of a steamer on Lake Brienz.

Circular Panorama of Bear Rink Trailer (1903)

01 January 1903

1903, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

Diving Lucy Trailer (1903)

10 December 1903

The biggest English comedy hit of the year. The scene is laid on an English estate at the edge of a pond.

Jésus et la samaritaine Trailer (1903)

01 May 1903

To fill their jars with water, a group of women gathered around the well. At one point comes Samaria, a woman known for her bad temper.

An Extraordinary Cab Accident Trailer (1903)

10 November 1903

A man and a woman talk beside a street near a corner where a cop stands. Just as a horse-drawn cart rounds the corner, the man backs off the sidewalk saying good-by to his companion.

Hammerfest Trailer (1903)

18 July 1903

A panorama shot of the Norwegian town and harbour of Hammerfest. Believed to be the earliest surviving film of Norway.

Panoramic View of the Eiger Trailer (1903)

01 January 1903

1903, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

Motoring on the Hoheweg Trailer (1903)

01 January 1903

Bioscoped from a motor. The center of fashion and society in the Bernese Oberland. The rendezvous of the most cosmopolitan crowd in Europe.

Cattle Crossing Grindelwald Eismeer Trailer (1903)

01 January 1903

A curious incident which happens in early summer when the cattle are taken to the high pastures for three months.

Ski Jumping in the Alps Trailer (1903)

01 January 1903

This Norwegian sport is much practiced by the Swiss youth as well as the visitors to the winter resorts.

Move On Trailer (1903)

11 October 1903

In certain sections of New York City large numbers of Jewish and Italian push-cart vendors congregate so closely along the sidewalks that they interfere with traffic.

A Chess Dispute Trailer (1903)

18 August 1903

A stationary camera looks on as two dapper gents play a game of chess. One drinks and smokes, and when he looks away, his opponent moves two pieces.

Faust and Mephistopheles Trailer (1903)

05 June 1903

A re-telling of the classic tale of Faust in all of two minutes by French filmmaker Alice Guy.

Departure of the Diligence Trailer (1903)

01 January 1903

The chief event of the day at Grimsel Hospice.

Levi & Cohen, the Irish Comedians Trailer (1903)

08 July 1903

Showing two typical concert hall knock-about teams in a very poor performance. It ends up in their being egged by the audience.

Human Wheelbarrow, Shovel and Bottle Races Trailer (1903)

01 January 1903

1903, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

Free and Easy Skating on Bear Rink Trailer (1903)

01 January 1903

1903, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

The Wintry Alps Trailer (1903)

31 December 1903

Scenes from a series filmed for Charles Urban by mountain expert Frank Ormiston-Smith, including The Battle of the Snow, Ski Jumping in the Alps, and Outing of the Ski Club.

Snow Breaking on the Wengeralp Railway Trailer (1903)

01 January 1903

This film gives a fine panoramic view of this wonderful railway track through immense gorges and cuttings and snow baulks of from 15 to 20 feet high on either hand.

Arrival of the Steamer, Interlaken Trailer (1903)

01 January 1903

Interlaken, as its name implies, is dependent to a large extent on the two beautiful lakes for much of its popularity.

Metamorphosis of the King of Spades Trailer (1903)

26 November 1903

A prestidigitator, one of the best, is about to perform a number of illusions and brings to his aid a pack of playing cards.

Pica, pica Compadrito Trailer (1903)

01 January 1903

Staging of a song by Miguel F. López.

Driving Cattle in the Alps Trailer (1903)

01 January 1903

In spring, the Swiss herdsman collects his cattle and drives the herds up the mountains to higher pasture.

Tobogganing on the Cresta Trailer (1903)

01 January 1903

Much nerve is required by those who participate in this sport as some of the curves of the course are most acute and dangerous, especially at the speed which is indulged in.

Reichenbach Railway and Falls Trailer (1903)

01 January 1903

This opens with a view of the upper falls and great viaduct of the mountain railway, showing ascending and descending cars, and then a close view of the magnificent upper Reichenbach Falls, which by our operator having secured the picture with our new Rotary-Maxim Bioscope, gives a picture, which, for excellence, range, and completeness, could not be secured by any of the less up-to-date methods.