American Mutoscope & Biograph Movie Trailers
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Broken Ways Trailer (1913)
08 March 1913
In this story the young wife concerned is called upon to solve a rather momentous question. After separating from her husband, whom she has discovered to be a brute and a criminal, she is about to give herself to another man, believing her husband dead, when he appears before her fleeing from justice.
Panorama of Machine Co. Aisle Trailer (1904)
01 May 1904
A camera on an overhead crane travels down a large, long aisle where men are shown working on large machinery on either side.
The Lesser Evil Trailer (1912)
29 April 1912
A young woman's peaceful existence is shattered when she is abducted by the crew of a boat of smugglers, who then also turn against their captain.
A Victim of Jealousy Trailer (1910)
09 June 1910
The young husband's irrational jealousy makes him suspicious of every attention bestowed upon his wife.
As It Is in Life Trailer (1910)
04 April 1910
A man sacrifices a new marriage for the happiness of his daughter.
Demolishing and Building Up the Star Theatre Trailer (1901)
29 April 1901
Time-lapse photography showing the one month-long demolition of the Star Theatre in New York.
The Mender of Nets Trailer (1912)
15 February 1912
A young woman who works mending fishermen's nets is engaged to be married. But her fiancé has an old love who refuses to let him go.
The Mountaineer's Honor Trailer (1909)
24 November 1909
A mountain girl is seduced by a traveler from the valley. Her brother tracks the seducer down and kills him.
In Life's Cycle Trailer (1910)
14 September 1910
A story about two children that are made to promise they will not forget their recently departed mother.
Coil Winding Machines Trailer (1904)
06 May 1904
Numerous women stand in rows at winding machines, taking material from large spools behind them. A male supervisor walks down the aisle, checking the work of the women.
The Old Actor Trailer (1912)
06 May 1912
An elderly actor who lives with his wife and daughter is dismissed from his acting job because he is considered too old.
A Beast at Bay Trailer (1912)
26 May 1912
A young woman is quite taken with a man she met; in fact, he is her “ideal”. However, after her new suitor refuses to get mixed up in a street brawl, the young woman views him as a coward.
Waiter No. 5 Trailer (1910)
03 November 1910
After conducting a raid on a Rebel camp, a Czarist officer discovers that his wife has joined the revolutionaries.
The Thread of Destiny Trailer (1910)
07 March 1910
The orphan girl of San Gabriel meets and is attracted by a Spanish stranger. The Spaniard is accused of cheating and set to be lynched, but is saved by the girl's ruse, who later becomes his bride.
The Chief's Blanket Trailer (1912)
10 October 1912
When the Great Chief's body is placed before the funeral pile by his mourning braves, his sacred blanket is covered over it and a sentinel left to watch that this, his last resting place, is not desecrated.
His Trust Trailer (1911)
16 January 1911
A Confederate officer is called off to war. He leaves his wife and daughter in the care of George, his faithful Negro servant.
Little Egypt Trailer (1896)
01 March 1896
"A well-known character, in a dance that created considerable excitement when first introduced in America.
The Opening the Williamsburg Bridge Trailer (1904)
11 February 1904
A view of the opening ceromonies for New York's Williamsburg Bridge.
Fisher Folks Trailer (1911)
16 February 1911
A crippled girl marries a fisherman, who also has eyes for the town flirt.
Black and White Trailer (1913)
27 August 1913
They were two hobos, black and white, master and man, a regular slave driver white, while black went off for the eats.
Pranks Trailer (1909)
30 August 1909
Tom and Ethel separately decide to go bathing in a river. Pranksters switch their clothes and they each have to dress up as the opposite sex.
His Bogus Uncle Trailer (1911)
30 January 1911
A scheming suitor ends up losing his girl to a rival even after he receives an inheritance.
The Miser's Heart Trailer (1911)
20 November 1911
Thieves decide to steal the money an old miser has hidden away. He refuses to open the safe for them, so they threaten to kill a little girl who lives in his building.
What Shall We Do with Our Old? Trailer (1911)
13 February 1911
An elderly carpenter is told by a doctor that his wife is seriously ill. Soon afterwards, an insensitive shop foreman lays him off from his job because of his age.
For His Son Trailer (1912)
21 January 1912
A father, anxious for his son's financial well being, develops a special soda pop called Dopokoke which is laced with cocaine.
The Female of the Species Trailer (1912)
15 April 1912
A man and three women leave an abandoned mining town and travel across the desert. After the man's death, his wife plans revenge against her companion, whom the wife suspects had an affair with her deceased husband.
The Burglar’s Dilemma Trailer (1912)
16 December 1912
In this latter day Cain and Abel story, a jealous brother strikes down his sibling just as a young burglar is about to enter the house.
The House of Discord Trailer (1913)
13 December 1913
In her youth the mother was saved from the fatal mistake by an accident, but it caused her years of separation from child and husband.
A Country Cupid Trailer (1911)
23 July 1911
Schoolteacher Edith breaks off her engagement after an argument with her fiancé. She writes him a note of reconciliation but throws it away.
A Midnight Adventure Trailer (1909)
18 November 1909
Mercedes orders her sweetheart to prove his love by doing something dangerously heroic. He agrees, breaking into another young woman's house in order to steal a photograph.
So Near, Yet So Far Trailer (1912)
29 September 1912
It's love at first sight for the Boy, but obstacles— namely shyness, and the temerity of other suitors— place themselves in the way of his love.
The Usurer Trailer (1910)
15 August 1910
A wealthy, callous moneylender finds a terrifying way to learn about money's limitations.
My Baby Trailer (1912)
14 November 1912
When the double wedding takes two daughters away from the old man at once, the youngest, now the only one left, in outraged spirit promises never to leave her father, but soon she too is departing for a new home.
The Adventures of Billy Trailer (1911)
18 October 1911
Little Billy, the bootblack, finding luck against him, decides to move to some other town. To do this he must walk, as he hasn’t the wherewithal for a railroad ticket.
Getting Rid of Trouble Trailer (1912)
05 September 1912
The Newlyweds move into their new flat and prepare to entertain their uncle.
Girls Taking Time Checks Trailer (1904)
30 April 1904
Almost 200 women file by a device on the wall from which they take their time checks. A man runs half-way across the screen at the end of the film.
Vanity and Its Cure Trailer (1911)
06 March 1911
A silly and extravagant wife must learn to curb her wild ways before her husband is willing to take her back.
The Unwelcome Guest Trailer (1913)
15 March 1913
Just before she dies, an elderly married woman stashes the horde of money she's secretly accumulated beneath the false bottom of an old shipping trunk.
An Indian's Loyalty Trailer (1913)
15 August 1913
Suspected of theft, the Indian was discharged on the ranch-hand's accusation, but the foreman's suspicions against the hand were confirmed in time to reinstate the Indian.
Madame Rex Trailer (1911)
17 April 1911
Located in the south of France, a woman, who, after the death of her husband, is forced to assume the management of the Gambling Casino, of which he was proprietor.
Man's Genesis Trailer (1912)
10 July 1912
An old man tells his grandchildren about prehistoric man: Caveman Weakhands is unable to court a woman because of his physical weakness.
Under Burning Skies Trailer (1912)
21 February 1912
Joe, "The Bad Man of San Fernand," is one tough customer. He sets his sights on a lovely young lady who spurns his advances and elopes with a fresh-faced young cowpoke.
The Trick that Failed Trailer (1909)
29 November 1909
Nellie is a struggling artist whose paintings lie unsold. Billy, a successful painter, loves her, but she tells him that she cannot marry until she sells her paintings.
The School Teacher and the Waif Trailer (1912)
26 June 1912
Nora, the waif, is forced to attend school. She warms to her teacher for the way that he defends her against the taunts of some of the students, but when she's made to wear a dunce cap, she flees the schoolhouse in shame.
The Suffragette Minstrels Trailer (1913)
18 August 1913
Two wives of Jenksville at least did not intend their husbands should be corrupted by the arrival of these enticing ladies in town.
His Trust Fulfilled Trailer (1911)
18 January 1911
Continuing where His Trust (1911) leaves off, George takes care of his deceased master's daughter after her mother's death.
Highbrow Love Trailer (1913)
26 May 1913
Fred was no highbrow, but in spite of all her primness and learning, he fell for Mary's undoubted charm.
$500 Reward Trailer (1911)
21 August 1911
A burglar enters the home of a wealthy man and steals a valuable necklace. A reward of $500 is offered for the thief's apprehension.
A Lodging for the Night Trailer (1912)
09 May 1912
Dick Logan, a young writer, stops at a little border town and takes lodging at the Mexican Inn. Two tramps see the amount of money he has and plan to steal it.
A Temporary Truce Trailer (1912)
10 June 1912
A Mexican is thrown out of a bar by a young prospector and swears to get even. Later, he kidnaps the prospector's wife.
The Narrow Road Trailer (1912)
01 August 1912
Two men are released from prison after having served their sentences. One is determined to go straight and stay out of trouble, but his fellow ex-con has other ideas, and his plans wind up spelling trouble for both of them.
A Lucky Toothache Trailer (1910)
13 October 1910
Bessie, the new school teacher, arrives at the little western village, and on her way to the school she meets a gang of cowboys who bestow boxes of candy and other little offerings.
The Tender Hearted Boy Trailer (1913)
23 January 1913
A butcher boy steals meat to give to a beggar woman and is ultimately rewarded for his kindness.
Almost a Wild Man Trailer (1913)
19 June 1913
Rooly, Pooly and Dooly were "picture sandwiches," but hardly shining lights, even in that capacity. Consequently they were "canned" by the management.
Aunt Jane’s Legacy Trailer (1911)
06 November 1911
Aunt Jane's nieces and nephews bicker over an anticipated legacy.
The Woman in Black Trailer (1914)
30 November 1914
Young gypsy girl Mary, is seduced by the immoral Robert Crane and abandoned. She is exiled from the gypsies and, along with her mother Zenda, known as "The Woman in Black," she vows revenge.
Wilful Peggy Trailer (1910)
24 August 1910
Peggy is a high-spirited young woman from a poor family. One day she catches the eye of a wealthy lord, who proposes marriage and wants to introduce her into his social circle.
The Little Darling Trailer (1909)
01 September 1909
This might be termed a comedy of errors, for the overzealousness of a lot of good-hearted simple folks places them in a rather embarrassing position.
The Perfidy of Mary Trailer (1913)
05 April 1913
Rose and her cousin Mary dwell in the land of romance, but real Romeos are scarce in this prosaic age.