1905 Movie Trailers
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The Hen That Laid the Golden Eggs Trailer (1905)
10 November 1905
This has more of a clear narrative than most of the films in the set although it’s still quite odd and random compared to today’s films.
A Funny Shave Trailer (1905)
02 September 1905
A man is trying to shave, but grotesque faces keep appearing in his mirror.
The Wig Trailer (1905)
17 June 1905
While the old gentleman is dying his mustache and eyebrows, putting in his monocle, and donning his toupee, the little brat fits a two-gallon jar of glue and ladles some into he gentleman's top hat, then sneaks out to witness his embarrassment.
Autumn Army Manoeuvres Trailer (1905)
26 November 1905
The earlist Chinese film with confirmed written record, a short film made by the government army, documenting the autumn army manoeuvres in October 1905.
Monsieur Beaucaire, the Adventures of a Gentleman of France Trailer (1905)
02 December 1905
Monsieur Beaucaire, a French nobleman & relative of the King, engages in a sword fight with the jealous Duke of Winterset over a card game, leading to a kidnapping attempt on the woman Beaucaire loves, Lady Mary Somerset, forcing Beaucaire to fight valiantly, get imprisoned, and then escape in disguise to stop the Duke from marrying Lady Mary, culminating in him revealing himself as the officiant during the wedding ceremony!
Duel Scene from Macbeth Trailer (1905)
24 July 1905
Based on a scene from Shakespeare's play: Macbeth, king of Scotland, is being challenged by forces led by Macduff.
Infantry and Cavalcade on the Occasion of the Young Turks Trailer (1905)
18 September 1905
Early Balkan footage.
Hop o' My Thumb Trailer (1905)
02 February 1905
A poor woodcutter abandons his 7 children in the woods.
2 A.M. in the Subway Trailer (1905)
20 June 1905
A constable and a subway attendant are working late at night in an underground station when a well-dressed man with a cigar in his teeth enters with his arms around two women dressed in long skirts and jackets, gloves, and fancy hats.
Prehistoric Peeps Trailer (1905)
04 August 1905
A scientist dreams of prehistoric monsters. He awakes in a cavern. A dinosaur chases him, even though he tries to shoot it with his revolver.
Christmas Miracle Trailer (1905)
17 November 1905
A poor boy goes to pray inside a church at Christmas time, but after he collapses a figure from a stained glass window comes to life and enlists the boy to deliver presents down a chimney.
The Capture of Roma Trailer (1905)
16 September 1905
The film recreates the final events leading to Italian unification in September 1870.
The Fairy's Farewell Trailer (1905)
01 January 1905
An early short from Gaumont by Alice Guy-Blanché. A woman becomes slowly visible in front of a black space.
Mariez-vous donc! Trailer (1905)
10 September 1905
A henpecked husband has had enough. After tending the garden and being hectored over his unsatisfactory housework, he kicks his mother-in-law, leaves his house and goes bicycling off, and his dog runs free.
Transparent Cards Trailer (1905)
06 February 1905
A young schoolboy sneaks into his father's study while he is out. He discovers a deck of transparent cards and holds some of them up to the lamp, one at a time, and through each one he admires the most suggestive poses of a pretty socialite and witnesses all the charming surprises of a graceful woman's undress.
Wonderful Beehive Trailer (1905)
02 January 1905
We see busy bees flying around the hive. Suddenly a dancer appears on the scene, and we enjoy a dance, executed by six dancers.
The Infernal Cave Trailer (1905)
05 August 1905
A devil puts a woman into a boiling cauldron in a fiery cave.
The Fantastic Diver Trailer (1905)
11 August 1905
Ferdinand Zecca's remake of his own film "Plongeur fantastique" (The Fantastic Plunger, 1901) with tt
The Wonderful Album Trailer (1905)
12 August 1905
This is in poor condition and the hand colouring is a little rough around the edges compared to the others, but it contains some impressive ‘appearing’ effects as pieces of paper from a giant book turn into people and then back to paper in the punchline.
Desperate Encounter Between Burglar and Police Trailer (1905)
05 December 1905
Film shot with the help of the New York City (Metropolitan) Police.
What the Curate Really Did Trailer (1905)
15 September 1905
Some gossiping women exaggerate the priest’s gift to a little girl.
Disagreeable Mistake Trailer (1905)
18 November 1905
A workman places his paint can in an unfortunate spot.
A Mesmerian Experiment Trailer (1905)
03 March 1905
A magician creates a troupe of dancers out of thin air.
A Crazy Composer Trailer (1905)
25 June 1905
A silly-looking composer attempts to compose. He then falls asleep, and dreams of all manner of bizarre nonsense.
From Cairo to the Pyramids Trailer (1905)
10 February 1905
Views include the bridge of Kassir-el-Nil, the Sphinx, the Pyramids approached by train, and the Nile.
The Polite Lunatic Trailer (1905)
18 September 1905
A workman flees from a lunatic who wishes to return a putty knife.
Riot in Russia - Saint Petersburg Trailer (1905)
10 February 1905
Short film dramatizing the riots in St. Petersburg in three scenes: Fanaticism and superstition, Demonstrators leaving, and Legal crime.
Departure of Peary and the Roosevelt from New York Trailer (1905)
02 November 1905
The 16 July 1905 departure of polar explorer Robert Peary on one of his expeditions to the North Pole aboard the specially designed ship Roosevelt.
Prince Carl's Departure Trailer (1905)
27 November 1905
Prince Carl alongside his wife Princess Maud leaves Denmark to become King Haakon of Norway on 23 November 1905.
Tragedy at Sea Trailer (1905)
11 November 1905
A fire on a boat requieres the assistance of some sailors
Behind The Stage Trailer (1905)
02 August 1905
A glimpse behind the stage. An old man pursues a young woman but a she prefers the advances of a younger man so the older one gives his flowers to a fireman.
Coney Island at Night Trailer (1905)
29 June 1905
A panorama of Coney Island, taken at night: the camera sweeps across the scene from a vantage point well above the area.
Young Tramps Trailer (1905)
05 August 1905
A couple of young boys clamber over a fence and break into the hen coop. They steal some eggs and a fat chicken.
A Trip to Salt Lake City Trailer (1905)
05 June 1905
Made in 1905 when short films were still being done in just one shot (for the Kinetoscope peep-show machines) and lasted about 2 minutes, this depicts a Mormon man trying to get his wives and children settled down for the night on a Pullman car in a train.
Different Hair Dresses Trailer (1905)
30 September 1905
This exquisitely coloured film features a series of models rotating slowly in front of the camera, allowing close-up views of their various hairstyles and exotic headdresses.
The Pursuit of the Beer Barrels Trailer (1905)
24 February 1905
In Paris, freed by criminal hands, several barrels roll down an endless slope, dragging everything and everyone in their path.
The Watermelon Patch Trailer (1905)
24 October 1905
Several men take watermelons from a melon patch, and are pursued.
Falsely Accused Trailer (1905)
20 May 1905
A framed bank clerk breaks jail and is sheltered by a vicar until the culprit is caught in Soho.
The Freak Barber Trailer (1905)
05 December 1905
A barber cuts heads off Negro and white customers, who then dismember him.
Weavers Trailer (1905)
02 November 1905
The Manaki brothers, from Avdella Grevenon, shot the first film of the Balkans, the famous "Weavers", in 1905.
Unforeseen Meeting Trailer (1905)
13 August 1905
Both father and son want to meet their respective romantic appointments, without the other one knowing.
Teasing Trailer (1905)
11 September 1905
The cameraman photographed over the right shoulder of a young woman reclining on a couch while rebuffing the advances of a young man intent on kissing her.
Børnehjælpsdagen 1905, I-III Trailer (1905)
03 November 1905
Students collecting money for the children.
A Touching Pleading Trailer (1905)
15 October 1905
A lawyer passionately pleads for his criminal client.
The Life of Charles Peace Trailer (1905)
11 September 1905
The story of Charles Peace, one of Britain's most notorious criminals. Peace was an expert in cat burglary.
A Victim of Misfortune Trailer (1905)
15 April 1905
Painter pursued by policeman, laundress, milkman, etc.
Cache-toi dans la malle ! Trailer (1905)
08 September 1905
A woman receives her lover at home but the husband arrives having to hide him in a trunk. They go on a trip and the porters do not treat the trunk very well.
Clown, Dog and Balloon Trailer (1905)
01 August 1905
Cute one-trick doggie show. The backdrop is beautifully detailed, yet the illusion of depth is humorously broken by the balloon bouncing off the set.
TR's inauguration, 1905. [No. 1] Trailer (1905)
01 January 1905
Various shots around Washington, D.C., on Roosevelt's 1905 inauguration, March 4th. View of the Capitol crowds, and the oath of office.