In and Through China: China of the Present Day Trailer (1908)

09 September 1908 Factual 8 mins

These extraordinary views of life and landscape in Beijing were filmed during the last years of China's Qing dynasty, before the 1911 Xinhai Revolution overthrew imperial rule. The focus is on everyday life, and the views of hawkers, laborers, traders, and artisans reveal the city’s vibrant street culture. Especially striking is the shot of a barber preening his client’s 'Manchu queue' hairstyle.

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International Releases Dates

United Kingdom 09 September 1908

Production Companies

Charles Urban Trading Company

Popular movie trailers from 1908

These some of the most viewed trailers for movies released in 1908:

Behind the Scenes: Where All Is Not Gold That Glitters Trailer (1908)

11 September 1908

A mother works as a dancer to support her ill daughter. One night while performing, the mother has a vision of her child dying.

Parade of Delegations in Traditional Costumes Trailer (1908)

01 January 1908

Short reportage

The Valet's Wife Trailer (1908)

01 December 1908

Bachelor Reggie writes his uncle that he has a wife and child, but then must produce them when the uncle visits.

The Red Girl Trailer (1908)

15 September 1908

Mack Sennett appears as a man in the bar in this film produced by the Biograph Company.

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.

Noisy Neighbors Trailer (1908)

18 July 1908

A young man is seen entering his room and from the many expressions on his worn face one could not doubt that he is just returning from one grand night with the boys, and is in no condition to be annoyed or disturbed.

The Reckoning Trailer (1908)

11 December 1908

Mack Sennett appears as a lover in this film produced by the Biograph Company.

The Pirate's Gold Trailer (1908)

06 November 1908

Young Wilkinson is leaving his dear old mother for a journey to seek his fortune in a foreign clime. Now, the little cottage is situated near the coast.

Yellow Peril Trailer (1908)

07 March 1908

With the family of Mr. Phlipp there is employed that wrecker of domestic serenity, a pretty French maid, whose trim figure and cherry lips are simply irresistible.

Whaling Afloat and Ashore Trailer (1908)

01 January 1908

A short documentary about industrial whaling. The surviving footage runs for approximately 12 minutes.

'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.

The Dancer and the King, a Romantic Story of Spain Trailer (1908)

19 December 1908

A dancer enchants a leacherous king but rebuffs his advances, resulting in his vengeful anger.

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