Edison Manufacturing Company Movie Trailers
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How a French Nobleman Got a Wife Through the 'New York Herald' Personal Columns Trailer (1904)
26 August 1904
A French aristocrat, who has recently arrived in America, has placed a personal advertisement in the newspaper.
Skiing Scene in Quebec Trailer (1902)
04 December 1902
This short captures the thrill of winter sport in Canada, showing skiers racing downhill at high speed before leaping over a snow-built hurdle.
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.
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.
European Rest Cure Trailer (1904)
03 September 1904
An over-the-hill American tourist has a terrible time on his European "rest cure" vacation.
Buster Makes Room for His Mama at the Bargain Counter Trailer (1904)
19 March 1904
Scene III of the Buster Brown Series. Shows a bargain counter in a department store and a large gathering of women examining goods.
The Messenger Boy's Mistake Trailer (1903)
14 October 1903
"Cholly" wishes to call on his best girl and sends her a large bouquet. To find out if the girl really loves him, he sends a note with the messenger boy requesting her to "wear this" if she does.
The Unappreciated Joke Trailer (1903)
08 August 1903
Scene, interior of a street-car. A stout man enters and sits down alongside of a friend and proceeds to read a comic paper.
Aunt Sallie's Wonderful Bustle Trailer (1901)
14 August 1901
A sudden gust of wind sweeps Auntie's bonnet from her head, and she, in attempting to regain it, becomes overbalanced and falls over the stone-wall, landing on her bustle.
The Watermelon Patch Trailer (1905)
24 October 1905
Several men take watermelons from a melon patch, and are pursued.
Panorama, City Hall, Van Ness Avenue and College of St. Ignatius Trailer (1906)
11 June 1906
Panorama, City Hall, Van Ness Avenue and College of St. Ignatius after the 1906 San Francisco earthquake.
Burning of St. Pierre (Martinique) Trailer (1902)
31 May 1902
Third part in Edison’s “Martinique” trilogy. It shows the shower of ashes and cinders falling upon the stricken city, the boiling water in the harbor, the air laden with smoke and ash dust, the destroyed buildings, the fallen lighthouse, and a great volume of smoke pouring from the crater of Mt.
Pranks of Buster Brown and His Dog Tige Trailer (1904)
19 March 1904
Scene I of the Buster Brown Series. The opening scene shows Bridget asleep at the kitchen-table, and Buster enters on tip-toe.
Monkey and Another, Boxing Trailer (1891)
01 January 1891
Lost film from 1891, directed by William K.L. Dickson and William Heise.
Uncle Josh's Nightmare Trailer (1900)
01 March 1900
Poor Uncle Josh is trying to get to sleep, but being constantly bedevilled by a fellow in red long underwear with horns.
Western Stage Coach Hold Up Trailer (1904)
28 May 1904
A band of robbers are playing cards in the foreground of the picture. Suddenly one of the gang who has been on the lookout for the stage coach rides up in great haste.
The Prince and the Pauper Trailer (1909)
03 August 1909
Extremely condensed version of the Mark Twain story of a royal heir and his poor doppelganger trading places.
The Tramp's Unexpected Skate Trailer (1901)
23 May 1901
Shows a tramp asleep. Two mischievous boys appear on roller skates. One removes his skates and they strap them to the feet of "Weary Willie.
Tale the Autumn Leaves Told Trailer (1908)
11 April 1908
A handful of short tales of love, framed by leaf masks.
The Unwritten Code Trailer (1918)
06 April 1918
Kimura, a drunk and a gambler, has no affection for his daughter Kiku-San, who falls in love with Dick Tower, an American college friend of her brother Okuma.
Rock of Ages Trailer (1902)
31 October 1902
We here introduce for the first time, a sublime religious subject, illustrating one of the best known hymns extant.
Fireside Reminiscences Trailer (1908)
01 February 1908
A broken-hearted husband thinks about the past as he sits by the fireplace.
Starting for the Fire Trailer (1896)
14 November 1896
Starting for the Fire (1896), directed by James H. White for the Edison Manufacturing Company, was filmed on location in Newark, New Jersey.
City Hall to Harlem in 15 Seconds, Via the Subway Route Trailer (1904)
06 November 1904
Casey enters a subway station nearby City Hall and walks down the tunnel. He lights a fuse to set off a blast and runs away.
The Finish of Bridget McKeen Trailer (1901)
02 March 1901
The cook has trouble lighting the stove, so she adds kerosene, with explosive results. No primary source credits a director for this film.
The Birth of the Telephone Trailer (1914)
01 January 1914
The Birth of the Telephone (1914) is a Kinetophone short produced by Edison, featuring Thomas A. Watson, assistant to Alexander Graham Bell, discussing his role in the development of the telephone.
Catching an Early Train Trailer (1901)
09 November 1901
Shows a suburbanite asleep in bed. He discovers he has overslept himself, and jumps out of bed.
Opportunity and the Man Trailer (1911)
11 April 1911
One man squanders a fortune and loses his house and sweetheart to another who strikes it rich.
On the Western Frontier Trailer (1909)
02 April 1909
Among the tall trees and mountains of the Far West, a father, son and daughter dwell peacefully in their mountain cabin, close to nature, seldom hearing of the great restless world outside, happy in their isolation.
Capture of Yegg Bank Burglars Trailer (1904)
28 September 1904
A true-crime short of a bank robbery and chase and capture.
Battle of Chemulpo Bay Trailer (1904)
20 April 1904
A historical re-enactment of a naval battle in Chemulpo Bay off the coast of Korea during the Russo-Japanese war.
A Country Girl's Seminary Life and Experiences Trailer (1908)
28 March 1908
A country girl leaving home for the seminary.
Buster Brown and the Dude Trailer (1904)
19 March 1904
Scene II of the Buster Brown Series. Shows a millinery store in the shopping district, and Mrs. Brown with a lady friend, admiring the hats displayed in the window.
The Little Train Robbery Trailer (1905)
09 September 1905
In this parody of 1903's "Great Train Robbery", also made by Edwin S. Porter, young bandits rob the passengers of a kiddie train and are chased by police officers.
Buster and Tige Put a Balloon Vendor Out of Business Trailer (1904)
19 March 1904
Scene V of the Buster Brown Series. Shows an Italian balloon vendor near the "Flat-iron" Building, New York City.
The Colored Stenographer Trailer (1909)
02 January 1909
It is Mr. Bunk's unlucky day. Before leaving for business, he is despoiled of all his ready cash by Mrs.
Skirmish Between Russian and Japanese Advance Guards Trailer (1904)
20 April 1904
Renactment of a skirmish that was likely to have occurred in the Russo-Japanese War. Opens with an establishing scene entitled "A Japanese outpost on the Yalu River," which shows the Japanese soldiers of the infantry outpost doing rifle drills and raising the flag.
Jack the Kisser Trailer (1907)
19 October 1907
An energetic man steals kisses from passing ladies, until bystanders give chase.
Babe and Puppies Trailer (1904)
21 April 1904
A little girl and her baby sister are playing in the garden. The older of the two, wishing to amuse herself in some other way, gives the baby some bread and runs off.
Early Edison Camera Tests Trailer (1891)
01 January 1891
Experimental test footage from Edison’s earliest motion picture work, capturing camera trials, exposure studies, and mechanical movement.
Sampson-Schley Controversy Trailer (1901)
15 August 1901
This subject is in three scenes, showing beautiful dissolving effects. Scene 3. The Man Behind that Teacup shows Admiral Sampson the centre of attraction of a group of old maids at an afternoon tea party.
Wand Dance, Pueblo Indians Trailer (1898)
01 February 1898
A very short Edison actuality showing a circle dance by Pueblo Indians: some in feathered headdresses, others without, moving around a drummer, each brandishing a stick or “wand.
Horseshoe Curve, Pennsylvania Trailer (1899)
07 July 1899
Pennsylvania's historic Horseshoe Curve, photographed by an Edison cameraman in 1899.
Victime de la Cocaïne Trailer (1916)
01 January 1916
A silent short drama film shot in three parts about cocaine.
Nero and the Burning of Rome Trailer (1908)
22 April 1908
Arrival of the Christian Slaves: The captives are brought before Nero. He chooses one fair maiden to serve in his palace.
"Weary Willlie" Kisses the Bride Trailer (1904)
30 September 1904
A tramp gets involved in mischief on a train.
The Miller’s Daughter Trailer (1905)
06 November 1905
Hazel, the miller's daughter, is courted by a country boy and a sophisticated city boy. Her father favors the country boy, but she elopes with the city boy.
The Burglar's Slide for Life Trailer (1905)
08 July 1905
A burglar escapes from the apartment he's robbing by sliding down the clothesline, but in the end he's caught by the family dog.
Photographing a Country Couple Trailer (1901)
14 August 1901
The scene opens showing Reuben and his best girl looking for a quiet place to spoon. A photographer enters and suggests taking their pictures.
Appointment by Telephone Trailer (1902)
15 May 1902
A businessman makes a luncheon appointment with a young lady, but finds that his wife disapproves of the arrangement.
Mt. Pelee in Eruption and Destruction of St. Pierre (Martinique) Trailer (1902)
31 May 1902
Second part in Edison’s “Martinique” trilogy. Vivid and exciting throughout. Shows great volcanic disaster, including the explosion of the crater, the falling of ashes and cinders upon the doomed city, the destruction of the buildings and lighthouse, and the sinking of the ships in the harbor.
Fifth Avenue, New York Trailer (1897)
05 March 1897
"The famous parade ground of Metropolitan fashion. Exquisitely gowned women, club men, actresses, millionaires pass by on their afternoon stroll.
American Falls, from Incline R.R. Trailer (1896)
24 December 1896
American Falls, from Incline R.R. (1896) is a brief silent actuality directed by James H. White and produced by Thomas A.
Smashing a Jersey Mosquito Trailer (1903)
25 February 1903
A man and his wife are seated at a table in their happy New Jersey home. A huge mosquito appears and buzzes about their heads.
The Bad Boy's Joke on the Nurse Trailer (1901)
14 August 1901
A young nurse is seated asleep on a bench with a small infant in her lap, while directly opposite her can be seen an old gentleman also snoozing.
The Amateur William Tell Trailer (1909)
10 September 1909
A man reads the story of William Tell and sets out to emulate his feats.
The Hindoo Fakir Trailer (1902)
15 February 1902
A remarkable and mystifying picture, showing a Hindoo Fakir going through a series of tricks.
Mt. Pelee Smoking Before Eruption (St. Pierre, Martinique) Trailer (1902)
31 May 1902
First part in Edison's "Martinique" trilogy. A comprehensive view of Mt. Pelee before the bursting of the crater which buried the entire population of St.