1908 Movie Trailers
Watch official trailers for movies released in 1908.
Most Popular 1908 Trailers
Total trailers found: 524
Ten Pickaninnies Trailer (1908)
02 October 1908
Imagine ten pickaninnies turned loose and on mischief bent. Farmer catches one leaving but Nine. Nine Happy Snowballs on a Swing elate.
Romeo and Juliet, A Romantic Story of the Ancient Feud Between the Italian Houses of Montague and Capulet Trailer (1908)
06 June 1908
Two feuding houses are united with the marriage and eventual death of their children.
Richard III, a Shakespearian Tragedy Trailer (1908)
28 September 1908
Vitagraph production of Shakespeare's Richard III.
The Stranglers Trailer (1908)
03 August 1908
It depicts the notorious criminal incident that had occured in Rio de Janeiro.
Salome; or, The Dance of the Seven Veils Trailer (1908)
29 August 1908
King Herod is enchanted by Salome's dance and grants her wish for the head of John the Baptist.
The Viking's Daughter: The Story of the Ancient Norsemen Trailer (1908)
01 August 1908
A Saxon prisoner rescues his Viking's captor's daughter, resulting in his freedom and their marriage.
The Girl from Arles Trailer (1908)
16 October 1908
The young hero, Frederick, is leaving his country home and going to the city to attend the bull fight, and while there he meets and woos a beautiful maiden, forgetting his own little sweetheart at home.
Macbeth, Shakespeare’s Sublime Tragedy Trailer (1908)
19 April 1908
Macbeth usurps the Scottish throne by murdering his predecessor.
Beginning of the Serpentine Dance Trailer (1908)
03 September 1908
In a living room, four contemporary couples from the time the film was shot dance a waltz under the direction of a violinist (Linder).
A Funny Story at the Window Trailer (1908)
01 January 1908
Three woman playing a game of catch leads to one of them exposing herself as she gets stuck whilst peering out the window.
The Tempest Trailer (1908)
07 November 1908
Prospero and his daughter Miranda must take refuge on an enchanted island. There Prospero, who himself has magical powers, releases the spirit Ariel from a spell, and also meets the savage Caliban.
Lion Hunting Trailer (1908)
11 November 1908
Two hunters set out on safari with their African guide. They observe zebras, an ostrich, and a hippopotamus, capture a monkey, and camp for the night.
£100 Reward Trailer (1908)
25 April 1908
A poor family, suffering from a lack of food, plan to sell their dog to gain some extra income. Before they act on their plan, the dog discovers some buried jewels.
Whaling Afloat and Ashore Trailer (1908)
01 January 1908
A short documentary about industrial whaling. The surviving footage runs for approximately 12 minutes.
Lady Jane’s Flight, a 17th Century Romance Trailer (1908)
25 July 1908
A Seventeenth Century romance in which an eloping couple try to escape the wrath of the girl's father.
Female Conscripts Trailer (1908)
23 May 1908
A man in civil clothes, and three men in army uniforms are inspecting seven women to be recruited.
Sherlock Holmes in the Great Murder Mystery Trailer (1908)
27 November 1908
Our picture relates to a crime committed by a Gorilla who escapes from his cage and through circumstantial evidence a young man, whom we will call in our story Jim, is accused and is just about to be convicted.
The Fairies and the Faun Trailer (1908)
13 September 1908
This is an incomplete fragment of a longer film, so doesn’t make much sense, but it’s very beautiful and colourful with plenty of fireworks, flames and fountains as well as the customary fairies, magic and dancing.
Samson and Delilah Trailer (1908)
08 May 1908
Albert Capellani's retelling of the biblical passage, previously taken to the screen by Ferdinand Zecca in 1902.
The Call of the Wild Trailer (1908)
27 October 1908
George Redfeather, the hero of this subject, returns from Carlisle, where he not only graduated with high honors, but was also the star of the college football team.
Pharmaceutical Hallucinations Trailer (1908)
03 December 1908
There's a chemistry lab, in which one or two people ingest the wrong drug -- apparently -- and have a seriously bad trip.
Hackenschmidt-Rogers [The Great Wrestling Match] Trailer (1908)
01 February 1908
Documents one of the most important wrestling matches of the early 20th century between the legendary Estonian strongman Georg Hackenschmidt and the American Joe Rogers.
Sleeping Beauty Trailer (1908)
31 January 1908
Based on the story of "Sleeping Beauty" by Charles Perrault. Titles read: The Christening of the Princess; The Good Fairies Fatal Prediction; The Royal Edict; The Princess is Sixteen Years Old; Searching for the Princess; The Prediction Comes True; Thou Shalt Sleep for a Hundred Years; A Hundred Years later the Prince Charming Goes Hunting; Prince Charming Dismisses His Escort; The Castle of Sleep; The Guard's Hall; You Have Been a Long Time Coming, prince; The Wedding of the Sleeping Beauty to Prince Charming.
The Story of Treasure Island Trailer (1908)
08 March 1908
The first scene shows part of Flint's old pirate crew, with one-legged John Silver in the lead. They have discovered the hiding place of Billy Bones, the mate of Flint's ship, the "Walrus," and they send Black Dog, one of the crew, to tip Billy Bones to the "black spot" at the Admiral Ben Bow Inn; but Billy Bones drives Black Dog away, and will have nothing to do with him.
'Ostler Joe Trailer (1908)
09 June 1908
Stable hostler Joe loves his wife Annie, but she leaves him and their child for a wealthy gentleman, only to die destitute in London, where Joe's enduring love brings her solace in her final moments.
Evangeline Trailer (1908)
08 February 1908
About an Acadian girl named Evangeline and her search for her lost love Gabriel, set during the time of the Expulsion of the Acadians, the forced removal by the British of the Acadian people from the present day Canadian Maritime provinces of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island - parts of an area also known as Acadia.
The Roses Trailer (1908)
08 June 1908
Women turn into roses in this hand-coloured nitrate short from Gaumont.
Ishibashi Trailer (1908)
01 January 1908
A kabuki scene starring actors Ichikawa Udanji an Uchikawa Unosuke.
L'Assommoir Trailer (1908)
21 December 1908
Everyman Coupeau's attempts to stop drinking are routinely thwarted by the wicked and vengeful Virginie.
Jim is Fond of Garlic Trailer (1908)
12 August 1908
In this comedy we see a fellow giving orders to the cook to put plenty of garlic in his food, and she complies with his wishes by giving everything an extra dose of the unpleasant ingredient.
Cave of the Spooks Trailer (1908)
02 November 1908
Whirling and frenzied, dances symbolizing life suddenly vanish to give way to macabre circles, evolving in flames and terrifying scenes reminiscent of Hans Holbein's famous Dance of Death in the Basel cemetery.
Scullion's Dream Trailer (1908)
24 January 1908
When the entire kitchen staff falls asleep from exhaustion, a dwarf appears and animates various objects via stop motion -- including their hands, which he cuts off while they snooze -- to do their work.
Sweet Dreams Intermingled With Nightmares Trailer (1908)
18 November 1908
A woman falls asleep on a park bench. The Devil appears and summons an imp who takes the woman to his fantastic lair.
The Little Soldier Who Became a God Trailer (1908)
21 December 1908
A mixture of stop-motion and live action film from Émile Cohl with tin soldiers, children's drawings and cannibals in blackface.
The Merchant of Venice Trailer (1908)
22 December 1908
A rich merchant, Antonio is depressed for no good reason, until his good friend Bassanio comes to tell him how he's in love with Portia.
The White Suit Trailer (1908)
06 October 1908
The mishaps of a man who steps into the street wearing his brand-new white suit, and who instantly encounters every conceivable insult to his suit's integrity: a coalman bumps into him, a waiter spills food on him, a painter walks into him.
The Fairylogue and Radio-Plays Trailer (1908)
23 September 1908
L. Frank Baum would appear in a white suit and present his live actors, slide shows and films as a live travelogue presentation of his popular fantasies.
Honeymoon in a Balloon Trailer (1908)
20 September 1908
The fairest maiden is crowned queen of the May Day festival and the dignitaries of the town, surrounded by the cheering populace, music and decoration, are on the huge platform to do her honor.
Antony and Cleopatra Trailer (1908)
03 November 1908
A short film based on William Shakespeare's play of the same name. It was the first film to dramatize the ill-fated romance between Mark Antony and Cleopatra VII of Egypt.
Le Korrigan Trailer (1908)
14 December 1908
Yannic, the farmer, falls asleep at the foot of the enchanted Dolmen despite his friends' recommendations, and is soon prey to the most fantastic nightmare.
The Magic Sack Trailer (1908)
25 August 1908
An Old man is chased by some people. He hits them with his magic sack and they disappear. He is then arrested and escapes by climbing into his sack and reappearing outside the prison walls, he is soon caught again and makes amends by shaking his sack and bringing back those who disappeared.
Paper Cock-a-Doodles Trailer (1908)
25 October 1908
Female magicians turn people into origami roosters and vice versa.
What One Small Boy Can Do Trailer (1908)
02 May 1908
In this screaming comic is shown the amount of mischief that can be accomplished by one small boy. (Moving Picture World synopsis.
Grängesberg Trailer (1908)
01 January 1908
Images from Grängesberg's mines. The ore is loaded onto trains and transported to the port of Oxelösund.
Camagüey Panorama Trailer (1908)
02 January 1908
A tour of the city of Camagüey divided into three segments - "A visit to Camagüey", "Typical scenes", and "Farewell Camagüey".
Monkeyland, a Jungle Romance Trailer (1908)
29 December 1908
A jungle travelogue looking for monkeys.
María Rosa Trailer (1908)
01 January 1908
María Rosa is a Spanish silent film directed by Juan María Codina.
Patins à Roulettes Trailer (1908)
01 January 1908
Short comedy about a man who dreams that he runs over everyone with his skates. A man falls asleep on the sidewalk and dreams that he gets into trouble with his homemade skates because he runs over everyone.
Danmarksekspeditionens Hjemkomst Trailer (1908)
23 August 1908
Danish travelers return from Greenland and are greeted by politicians, relatives, and various other dignitaries.
Præsident Falliéres I København Trailer (1908)
23 August 1908
French President Armand Fallieres visits Copenhagen.
Opening of the Exhibition in the Presence of the Prague Mayor Trailer (1908)
23 May 1908
Short reportage
