American Mutoscope & Biograph Movie Trailers
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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.
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.
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.
Jones and His New Neighbors Trailer (1909)
29 March 1909
Jones' new house looks like all the others on the street. One night Jones enters the wrong house and finds himself in a precarious situation.
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.
The Gold Seekers Trailer (1910)
18 March 1910
A prospector in the Gold Rush days of ‘49 strikes pay dirt after a long struggle. He stakes the claim and stays to guard it while his wife and ten-year-old son hurry off to the claim office to register it.
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.
The Girl and Her Trust Trailer (1912)
28 March 1912
A train-station telegraphist warns the next station of approaching bandits.
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.
Those Boys! Trailer (1909)
18 January 1909
Two boys find a pistol their father has hidden. While they're playing with it, they line up a target, not realizing their sisters are on the other side of the door.
The Maniac Cook Trailer (1909)
04 January 1909
A household cook named Margie has a sudden mental breakdown and attacks her employers, the Holland family.
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.
A Salutary Lesson Trailer (1910)
11 August 1910
During a stay at beach resort Mr. and Mrs. Randall neglect their daughter and follow their own interests.
The Guerrilla Trailer (1908)
13 November 1908
Mack Sennett appears as a Confederate soldier and a Union soldier in this film produced by the Biograph Company.
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.
The Medicine Bottle Trailer (1909)
29 March 1909
While she attends a party, Mrs. Ross leaves her young daughter to care for her bed-ridden mother. At the party, Mrs.
The Joneses Have Amateur Theatricals Trailer (1909)
18 February 1909
The amateur dramatic society chooses the Joneses' residence as the location of its next meeting, and both Joneses catch 'the acting bug' in this split-reel subject.
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.
Thou Shalt Not Trailer (1910)
03 March 1910
Laura has already accepted an engagement ring from Edgar when he discovers that he has tuberculosis. Persuaded by the doctor that he risks infecting his unborn children, he calls off the engagement, but Laura will not accept that: she threatens suicide.
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.
A Rural Elopement Trailer (1909)
14 January 1909
Countryside lovers Hank and Cynthia plan to elope against the girl's father's wishes. A meddling tramp interferes with their secret meeting and, dressed with Hank's garments, takes the girl with him.
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.
Love Finds a Way Trailer (1909)
11 January 1909
A Duke's daughter is loved by a gallant knight, but her father wants her to marry another. With the help of his friends, the knight hatches an elaborate scheme to marry his sweetheart.
$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.
The Girl and the Outlaw Trailer (1908)
08 September 1908
Mack Sennett appears as a Native American in this film produced by the Biograph Company.
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.
Those Awful Hats Trailer (1909)
25 January 1909
A pair of young ladies cause trouble at the cinema with their lavish hats.
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.
Lime Kiln Club Field Day Trailer (1913)
01 January 1913
Modeled after a popular collection of stories known as "Brother Gardener's Lime Kiln Club," the plot features three suitors vying to win the hand of the local beauty.
Strongheart Trailer (1914)
08 March 1914
STRONGHEART (1914) is a Native American Indian drama. Based on a famous play of the time, the film features an all-star cast.
The God Within Trailer (1912)
26 December 1912
The woman of the camp implores her lover to marry her, and he promises to do so, but goes away and does not return.
The Yaqui Cur Trailer (1913)
16 May 1913
The prospector had taught the Indian boy the doctrine of peace. When his tribe resisted the attack of another tribe the boy did not take part.
Fate Trailer (1913)
22 March 1913
Sim Sloane and his beloved son were the reprobates of the village, not what would be called lovers of peace and kindness.
A Cure for Suffragettes Trailer (1913)
17 November 1913
Caroline Spankhurst and her suffragette brigade conclude to stop at nothing, so in their dauntless enthusiasm they forget their babies peacefully reposing on the sidewalk.
The Battle at Elderbush Gulch Trailer (1913)
01 December 1913
Two young girls are sent away to live with their uncle, which sets off a chain of events resulting in an Indian attack on the town.
Three Friends Trailer (1913)
02 January 1913
Each night, after the day's work at the factory, the three bachelor friends met and declared anew their attachment over a social glass.
A Timely Interception Trailer (1913)
07 June 1913
A farmer has saved all his life to pay for his daughter's wedding, but when his brother is fired from his job on the oil rig, the wedding must be postponed and the money put to the more pressing need.
The Cracksman's Gratitude Trailer (1914)
04 July 1914
The young lawyer took the cracksman's part when he was falsely accused. Later, the chemist, in revenge for his fancied wrong, refused the lawyer's wife the serum which would save her husband's life.
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.