Edison Manufacturing Company Movie Trailers
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Duncan and Another, Blacksmith Shop Trailer (1891)
01 January 1891
Lost film from 1891, directed by William K.L. Dickson and William Heise. The film stars James C. Duncan.
The Old Maid Having Her Picture Taken Trailer (1901)
09 March 1901
An old maid is walking about the studio while the photographer is getting his camera ready. She first looks at a hanger, which immediately falls from the wall, not being able to stand her gaze.
The Miniature Trailer (1910)
18 February 1910
At the opening of the picture we see an old Southern lawyer's office, where Charles Dickinson and his friends are talking over the probabilities of Andrew Jackson's election to the Presidency, when the suggestion is made that Dickinson, who is a dead shot, draw a challenge from Jackson, and kill him.
Why Mr. Nation Wants a Divorce Trailer (1901)
09 March 1901
The scene opens in the bedroom of Mr. Nation, husband of the famous Carrie Nation, the “Kansas Saloon Smasher”.
Princess Ali Trailer (1895)
09 May 1895
Princess Ali, of Barnum and Bailey's circus, performs an Egyptian dance in the Edison Company's studio.
Love and Marriage in Poster Land Trailer (1910)
06 May 1910
The turbulent life of a loving couple escaped from a poster.
Fun in a Bakery Shop Trailer (1902)
03 April 1902
A baker's assistant throws a handful of dough at a rat. The dough sticks to the side of a barrel and the assistant proceeds to sculpt the dough into various faces and shapes.
A Frontier Hero Trailer (1910)
22 July 1910
The action of this story takes place on the frontier of Kentucky in 1800. Inside a stockade several settlers have their log cabin homes.
Animated Painting Trailer (1904)
20 February 1904
An artist is painting a sunrise at sea. After a few finishing touches he stands back and admires the painting.
Kathleen Mavourneen Trailer (1906)
25 August 1906
Captain Clearfield, a wealthy landlord, assaults Kathleen with the help of an accomplice, but Terence O'More arrives in time to break up the attack.
Parsifal Trailer (1904)
12 November 1904
Klingsor seeks admission to the Holy Grail. Evil summons Kundry. Herzeloid appears with the child Parsifal.
Brush Between Cowboys and Indians Trailer (1904)
28 May 1904
Shows a band of mischievous cowboys being chased by Indians. A number of shots are fired at the pursuing Indians by the cow punchers, and the Indians' arrows are seen landing in the water pretty close to the fleeing men.
Midnight Ride of Paul Revere Trailer (1907)
02 November 1907
The film follows Paul Revere on April 18, 1775, starting with the orchestration of the "one if by land, two if by sea" lantern signal at Boston's Old North Church.
Man on Parallel Bars Trailer (1892)
01 January 1892
Lost film directed by William K.L. Dickson. Presented by Edison Manufacturing Company.
Subub Surprises the Burglar Trailer (1903)
11 August 1903
Shows a bedroom and a man asleep in bed. A burglar cautiously raises the window, climbs in, and proceeds to go through the man's clothes.
On a Good Old 5¢ Trolley Ride Trailer (1905)
01 July 1905
Amusing characters board an unsteady trolley at each stop, and then abandon the streetcar in order to chase a man who brought on board a basket full of snakes that got loose.
Buster's Joke on Papa (I) Trailer (1903)
07 November 1903
Buster Brown plays a practical joke on his mother, persuading her to to put her hands into a pan of lobsters, then puts a bunch of them in his father's bed.
Dream of a Rarebit Fiend Trailer (1906)
24 February 1906
A live-action film adaptation of the comic strip Dream of the Rarebit Fiend by American cartoonist Winsor McCay.
A Scrap in Black and White Trailer (1903)
08 July 1903
Shows a young black boy and a white boy in a lively set-to. They finally collapse in the centre of the ring after they have fought themselves to a stand-still.
The Burlesque Suicide Trailer (1902)
07 April 1902
A dissipated looking man is seated at a table with a decanter of whiskey and a glass beside him. A large revolver is on the opposite side of the table.
The Gay Shoe Clerk Trailer (1903)
12 August 1903
A woman being fitted for shoes exposes her ankle to the shoe clerk, who is intrigued. He kisses her, but her chaperone hits him with her umbrella.
Votes for Women Trailer (1913)
01 January 1913
An Edison Kinetophone short featuring leading suffragists Harriet May Mills, Mrs. James Lees Laidlaw, Mrs.
A Minstrel Show Trailer (1913)
17 February 1913
An Edison Kinetophone short presenting an on-stage minstrel company performing musical numbers and patter; made as part of Edison’s early synchronized sound demonstrations.
Street Scene, San Diego Trailer (1898)
12 February 1898
"A double-decked trolley car, crowded with passengers, approaches and passes the camera. Carriages, pedestrians and bicyclists add to the action of the scene.
What Happened on Twenty-Third Street, New York City Trailer (1901)
21 August 1901
In front of one of the largest newspaper offices is a hot air shaft through which immense volumes of air are forced by a blower.
Buster's Joke on Papa (II) Trailer (1903)
21 December 1903
Buster Brown plays a practical joke on his mother, persuading her to to put her hands into a pan of lobsters, then puts a bunch of them in his father’s bed.
The Extra Turn Trailer (1903)
17 October 1903
This scene opens with a view of a stage setting and private box. After Miss Dolly Lightfoot has finished a clever dance, a card is placed upon the stage announcing an extra turn.
East Side Drive, No. 1 Trailer (1896)
31 October 1896
East Side Drive, No. 1 (1896) is a brief, silent actual-city documentary directed by James H. White for Edison.
The Ex-Convict Trailer (1904)
03 December 1904
A recently-released convict attempts to do right but struggles to support his wife and ailing daughter.
Why Jones Discharged His Clerks Trailer (1900)
21 January 1900
Two delinquent clerks are seated in a broker's office engaged in a game of cards. The boss suddenly appears walking through the corridor.
Cupid’s Pranks Trailer (1908)
29 February 1908
After receiving a scolding for falling asleep on the job, Cupid is sent out in search of potential lovers to unite.
The Old Violin Trailer (1914)
01 January 1914
The Old Violin (1914) is a Kinetophone short produced by Edison, directed by Daniel Higham. The film features an elderly violinist reprimanding a young servant for playing ragtime music.
The Irish Policeman Trailer (1913)
01 January 1913
A short Edison Kinetophone film, part of Edison’s early experiments in synchronizing sound and image.
The Awakening of John Bond Trailer (1911)
04 December 1911
A slumlord learns just how important it is to maintain clean living quarters when his wife contracts tuberculosis.
Andrew Carnegie Trailer (1914)
20 January 1914
A Kinetophone short featuring Andrew Carnegie speaking on “The Duty of the Wealthy Man,” recorded January 20, 1914, at Edison’s Bronx studio (production number 5113).
Why Girls Leave Home Trailer (1909)
28 September 1909
Some girls visit a theatre play, a preposterous melodrama with grotesque overacting.
Rivals Trailer (1907)
14 September 1907
Chollie and George compete for a young woman's affection, using trickery and sabotage.
What Happened in the Tunnel Trailer (1903)
06 November 1903
A woman riding a train must contend with the unwelcome advances of a male passenger.
The Physical Culture Girl Trailer (1903)
03 October 1903
Edison summary: An up-to-date young lady, dressed in a neat white flannel bloomer suit, goes through her morning exercises of punching the bag, swinging Indian clubs and exercising with dumbbells.
Getting Evidence Trailer (1906)
20 October 1906
A jealous husband arrives in the office of Hawkshaw, a private detective. The husband is certain that his wife is being unfaithful, and he wants the detective to produce photographic evidence.
Inter-Collegiate Athletic Association Championships Trailer (1904)
07 June 1904
A location actuality filmed in Philadelphia (May 27–28, 1904) documenting the Inter-Collegiate Athletic Association’s championships: sprint and field events, crowds, and collegiate pageantry, presented with intertitle introductions.
The Train Wreckers Trailer (1905)
27 November 1905
A romance between a railroad engineer and the switchman's daughter is nearly ruined by train wreckers who knock out the girl and leave her on the tracks to be run over.
A Romance of the Rail Trailer (1903)
03 October 1903
An engaged couple, dressed in white, meet each other at a train station. When the train arrives, they board, and later they enjoy the sights from their car's platform.
The Animated Poster Trailer (1903)
31 October 1903
Shows an old house in the background with one window with the shutters closed. A bill poster comes along and puts up a poster advertising a burlesque show.
Cohen’s Fire Sale Trailer (1907)
29 June 1907
A shopkeeper suffers the loss of some valuable merchandise, and thinks of a way to regain his losses.
The Seven Ages Trailer (1905)
08 April 1905
A couple who have known each other all of their lives are shown together at different stages of life.
Maniac Chase Trailer (1904)
15 October 1904
A “madman” escapes prison and the torments of his warders.
Scarecrow Pump Trailer (1904)
09 December 1904
A pump stands outside a farmhouse, just inside a picket fence. A boy comes out of the house and dresses up the pump handle and its post as a scarecrow, so that he can play a practical joke on a drunken acquaintance when he passes by.
Trapeze Disrobing Act Trailer (1901)
11 November 1901
The stage of a vaudeville theatre. A lady in evening costume is performing on a trapeze. Two Rubes are seated in a box.
Rube and Mandy at Coney Island Trailer (1903)
13 August 1903
A country couple enters Coney Island's Steeplechase Park. They proceed to amuse themselves on the steeplechase, tightropes, plaza, mini-locomotive and chutes.
Kansas Saloon Smashers Trailer (1901)
16 March 1901
A gilded saloon, with a fancy bar, forms the background. A nobby bartender with white coat and apron is dispensing drinks to customers.
Interrupted Bathers Trailer (1902)
22 October 1902
Three girls are taking a bath in a quiet, shady spot along a beautiful stream. Another young lady in bathing attire reclines on the bank.
The Reversible Divers Trailer (1901)
21 August 1901
A very short, simple trick film with some pool divers in reverse.
Turning the Tables Trailer (1903)
01 September 1903
A policeman confronts a group of boys who have ignored a 'No Bathing Allowed' sign.