American Mutoscope and Biograph Company Movie Trailers
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The Physical Culture Girl, No. 2 Trailer (1903)
21 July 1903
The second film in the series shows the same girl in a brisk calisthenic exercise.
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.
Kiss Me! Trailer (1904)
27 February 1904
A high board fence is shown covered with theatrical posters. The one in the center shows the head and shoulders of a pretty girl.
The Planter's Wife Trailer (1908)
20 October 1908
John Holland, a planter in a small way, is devotedly attached to his wife and infant child. The wife wearies of the monotonous grind of farm life and is easy prey of a contemptible villain, in the person of Tom Roland, the ubiquitous "other man".
The 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.
Neptune's Daughters Trailer (1900)
21 December 1900
A combination of the picture entitled "The Ballet of the Ghosts," and a surf scene; the resulting effect being that the ghostly figures rise up out of the surf and come to the shore, cast their draperies aside and dance a few steps of the ballet, after which they again take up their draperies, and having covered themselves, retreat into the waves.
71st Regiment, N.G.S.N.Y. at Camp Wyckoff Trailer (1898)
20 September 1898
Of the thousand and more men who left New York for the Cuban Campaign, scarcely three hundred were able to shoulder their rifles to march before the Biograph camera at Camp Wyckoff.
American Falls from Goat Island Trailer (1896)
02 October 1896
The first movie audiences took particular delight in scenes of rushing, churning water. These scenes of Niagara Falls were taken in September 1896, while Dickson and Bitzer were filming McKinley and the Empire State Express.
Rip Van Winkle Trailer (1896)
01 August 1896
An abridged version of the tale of Rip Van Winkle, a lazy American man, who wanders off one day with his dog Wolf into the Kaatskill mountains where he runs into an odd group of small men drinking and playing.
The Christmas Burglars Trailer (1908)
22 December 1908
On a bleak Christmas Eve, a destitute, widowed mother named Mrs. Martin fails to find work. Desperate for food, her young daughter Margie writes a letter to Santa Claus, noting their top-floor apartment address.
Fusion, on to Brooklyn! Trailer (1903)
05 November 1903
A man in a plaid suit with a lantern hung around his neck comes out on stage, followed by another man who also carries a lantern.
Discovery of Bodies Trailer (1903)
21 September 1903
In the next scene all that is left of the cabin is a smoldering ruin. A company of trappers come rapidly out of the forest and discover the bodies of the unfortunate man and woman.
Mr. Hurry-up Trailer (1907)
08 February 1907
Mr. Hurry-Up gets dressed in a rush, and then races down to breakfast. After a few quick bites and a couple gulps of coffee, he races out the door and heads to work.
Foxy Grandpa Shows the Boys a Trick or Two with the Tramp Trailer (1902)
23 May 1902
Second film in the "Foxy Grandpa" series, based on the comic strip of the same name by Carl E. Schultze (drawing under the name of “Bunny”).
His Wife's Mother Trailer (1909)
01 March 1909
Jones's mother-in-law prohibits his smoking and drinking, so he takes her out for the evening and gets her drunk.
A Delusion Trailer (1902)
12 July 1902
The model of a photographer keeps changing from a beautiful woman to an ugly tramp.
Jones and the Lady Book Agent Trailer (1909)
10 May 1909
After overhearing Jones mocking her, the lady book agent slips a suggestive note into Jones's pocket.
The Way to Sell Corsets Trailer (1904)
11 February 1904
A corset maker -- for those of you who don't know what that it, it was a tight of highly reinforced girdle which gave the wearer an 'hourglass' figure -- has her model come in and wear one of her wears.
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.
Willie's Camera Trailer (1903)
06 July 1903
This is a very humorous and a very natural scene. Two mischievous small boys rig up a fake camera with a piece of stove pipe and a box, and persuade a gushing old maid to sit for her picture.
American Falls from Luna Island Trailer (1896)
02 October 1896
The first movie audiences took particular delight in scenes of rushing, churning water. These scenes of Niagara Falls were taken in September 1896, while Dickson and Bitzer were filming McKinley and the Empire State Express.
Her First Cigarette Trailer (1899)
03 June 1899
From a single camera position, two young women are photographed lighting a cigarette. After several puffs, one of the young ladies becomes faint, and the other one tries to revive her fallen friend.
A Gesture Fight in Hester Street Trailer (1900)
21 June 1900
A comical fight between two Hebrews; one a pushcart man, and the other a suspender peddler.
The Corset Model Trailer (1899)
26 June 1899
The scene opens with a salesman displaying corsets to the buyer of a country store. He calls in a female model and tries a corset on her.
How They Rob Men in Chicago Trailer (1900)
21 May 1900
A burlesque on the work of highwaymen in Chicago. An elderly gentleman is sandbagged and robbed by a thug, who inadvertently leaves some money on the victim's prostrate body.
A Baby's Shoe Trailer (1909)
13 May 1909
The story tells of the young widowed mother of two children who is forced by extreme poverty to part with one of her children, a baby girl, by placing it in a basket on the door steps of a wealthy banker.
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.
The Guerrilla Trailer (1908)
13 November 1908
Set during the American Civil War, the film focuses on a group of deserters and renegades who disguise themselves in Confederate uniforms to steal supplies and pillage nearby homes in the countryside.
Rex's Bath Trailer (1902)
05 August 1902
A small boy bathing a big Newfoundland dog in the basin of a fountain. The boy enjoys the operation, but the dog has his doubts about it.
The Chicken Thief Trailer (1904)
01 December 1904
Two black men are stealing chickens and get chased by the white farmers.
Nora's 4th of July Trailer (1901)
04 July 1901
Willie puts a pack of firecrackers in the flour which Nora is preparing for her dough. A policeman comes in and is entertained by Nora.
How Tommy Got a Pull on His Grandpa Trailer (1903)
23 May 1903
In this short film, a white piece of wall bisects the screen; There are two different rooms on either side of the dividing line, but one hilarious payoff.
Tis an Ill Wind That Blows No Good Trailer (1909)
29 April 1909
Out-of-work, Tim steals a sandwich, then knocks out the policeman who chases him. He changes into the policeman's uniform, and is approached by a wife who needs help with her drunken husband.
Davey Jones' Locker Trailer (1900)
21 December 1900
Two sets of images are superimposed. From the side, we see a two-masted ship. Across the deck walks a skeleton.
The Suburbanite Trailer (1904)
11 November 1904
A family moves out to the 'peaceful' suburbs where everything goes wrong, including the mother-in-law moving in.
Troubles of a Manager of a Burlesque Show Trailer (1904)
19 January 1904
Facing a stationary camera, sitting at a desk, a man works busily. Posters of burlesque queens are on the wall behind him.
How Bridget Served the Salad Undressed Trailer (1898)
30 April 1898
The serving girl is asked to serve the salad 'undressed' so she takes her clothes off before entering the dining room.
Living Pictures Trailer (1900)
27 September 1900
"A series of admirable living pictures, posed by competent artists, and faithfully representing well-known art masterpieces, notably the works of Sarony.
The Creators of Foxy Grandpa Trailer (1902)
23 May 1902
The "Foxy Grandpa" is a series of eight short staged films illustrating scenes and incidents from William A.
Buffalo Fire Department Trailer (1899)
01 July 1899
Showing the chief and his fire wagon, chemical engine, water tower, and several three-horse engines at full speed on their way to the fire, Buffalo, New York.
A Search for Evidence Trailer (1903)
03 August 1903
Looking for evidence that her husband may have been unfaithful, a woman is in a hotel, accompanied by a witness, and they are peeking through the keyholes at the guests.
A Multicycle Race Trailer (1897)
01 January 1897
At the Charles River Speedway in Allston (Boston Massachusetts), cyclists on six-man bikes hold a race.
A Good Time with the Organ Grinder Trailer (1900)
26 May 1900
There's an organ grinder on the stage, standing in front of a backdrop that's supposed to look like the street.
The Draped Model Trailer (1902)
25 July 1902
A lovely young model in a white leotard poses for a photographer in his studio.
Murder Scene from "King of the Detectives" Trailer (1903)
13 August 1903
The murder scene from the Broadway play 'King of the Detectives'.
A Bowery Cafe Trailer (1897)
24 March 1897
This is a Bowery barroom. A tough girl comes in for a pail of beer. While the bartender is serving her, a loafer steals the free lunch and puts it in his hat.
Bend Or Trailer (1900)
01 January 1900
A white cat is placed on a horse's back, with trainer and two other onlookers. c1900.
A Wake in 'Hell's Kitchen' Trailer (1900)
21 July 1900
This scene is laid in the parlor of a New York tenement. Two watchers at the wake are smoking and drinking, while the widow is weeping over the coffin.
The Troublesome Fly Trailer (1900)
01 May 1900
A huge fly is bothering an old gentleman, who is trying to take a nap. The old gentleman, after standing the torment as long as he can, jumps up and taking a shot-gun, fires at the fly and blows it to pieces, then goes back to bed to sleep in peace.
Spirit of '76 Trailer (1905)
19 May 1905
This short film, done by The American Mutoscope & Biograph Company, shows the historical legend of the three men - two drums and a fife player - forever remembered as "The Spirit of '76.
The Giddy Dancing Master Trailer (1903)
11 June 1903
The dancing master is a dapper little fellow who has been engaged to instruct two pretty girls in some of the niceties of stage dancing.
A Ballroom Tragedy Trailer (1905)
22 June 1905
A woman sneaks up behind a seated couple, stabs the woman in the back, and makes an escape.
Frank Gould's Dogs Trailer (1899)
01 April 1899
"In this picture is shown a group of ten of the most magnificent St. Bernard dogs in the world; all of them being many times prize winners.
Stealing a Dinner Trailer (1899)
30 April 1899
“Another exhibition by Prof. Leonidas' troop of cats and dogs. One of the dogs is shown stealing his dinner from the table in his master's absence.