25 August 1906 Drama, Romance 14 mins
Captain Clearfield, a wealthy landlord, assaults Kathleen with the help of an accomplice, but Terence O'More arrives in time to break up the attack. Clearfield then tries to get his way by intimidating Kathleen and her father, but again help arrives in time. Clearfield and his accomplice then come up with their most violent plan yet.
Watch the official Kathleen Mavourneen 1906 trailer in HD below.
Kitty O’Neal as Kathleen
Walter Griswold as Terence O’More, Kathleen’s lover
H. L. Bascom as Captain Clearfield, an Irish Landlord
W. R. Floyd as Dugan, Clearfield’s willing tool
E. M. Leslie as David O’Connor, Kathleen’s father
N. B. Clarke as Father O’Cassidy, the parish priest
J. McDovall as Danny O’Lavey, friend of Terence
Jeannie Clifford as Kitty O’Lavey, an odd Irish character
C. F. Seabert as Black Rody, The Robber Chief
D. R. Allen as Red Barney
D. J. McGinnis as Darby Doyle
W. F. Borroughs as Dennis O’Gaff
Edwin S. Porter Camera Operator
United States 25 August 1906
These some of the most viewed trailers for movies released in 1906:
15 February 1906
The short clip shows a spiritualist séance featuring a medium and two ‘spirits’, shot in Peter Elfelt’s studio.
16 October 1906
Short silent film about the difficulty caused by these dresses in getting out of the car without offending the modesty of passers-by.
22 June 1906
In the beginning of the film, a streetcar passes in front of the camera position. The camera starts to move, indicating that it was on a streetcar since it is in the same position as the car in the first scene.
02 June 1906
Two boys and their dog set out to play a series of practical jokes on their neighbors. After they have caused several disruptions, the police are called, and soon the boys are on the run, pursued by the police and others.
16 October 1906
The arrival of the Norwegian king in Copenhagen is documented in this early short film.
30 April 1906
Film showing the results of an earthquake in San Francisco on 18th April 1906 which caused great destruction.
31 December 1906
Automobile rally mounted as part of the wedding festivities of the Spanish King Alfonso and Princess Eva.
23 May 1906
It's common knowledge that Scotsmen are macho enough to pull off wearing a skirt - perhaps it's all that caber-tossing.
15 August 1906
The title reads "Hailing Drags". You'd expect some sort of travois affair, but it turns out to be mules hailing sugar cane loaded onto wheeled flats.
19 September 1906
The documentary features the oldest footage ever taken of surfing, and it was shot in Hawaii by Robert Bonine.
01 January 1906
It is a dramatic film, with its colossal explosion and smouldering remains. Within seconds of the chimney's collapse, crowds swarm in to inspect the site; issues of the crowd's health and safety are clearly not a concern, as people smile, wave and salute the camera.
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