Edison Studios Movie Trailers
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Palace of Electricity Trailer (1900)
01 January 1900
A panoramic shot, making a full circle, at the 1900 Paris Exposition. It begins and ends looking at the front of the Palace of Electricity.
Caicedo (with Pole) Trailer (1894)
25 July 1894
King of the slack wire. His daring feats of balancing as he performs his thrilling feats in midair show that he is perfectly at home.
Sioux Ghost Dance Trailer (1894)
24 September 1894
From Edison films catalog: One of the most peculiar customs of the Sioux Tribe is here shown, the dancers being genuine Sioux Indians, in full war paint and war costumes.
Men Boxing Trailer (1891)
30 April 1891
Experimental film fragment made with the Edison-Dickson-Heise experimental horizontal-feed kinetograph camera and viewer, using 3/4-inch wide film.
Cartoons in the Country Trailer (1915)
20 October 1915
Donald and Eleanor are in love, so that Jim realizes it is up to him to pick a peach for himself. There is only one room left at their country boarding house and Jim wants to make sure that no one but the proper peach rents it.
The Land Beyond the Sunset Trailer (1912)
28 October 1912
A poor young boy goes on a field trip and dreams of escaping to a land beyond the sunset.
The Passer-by Trailer (1912)
21 June 1912
A random passer-by is invited to a bachelor party of rich men where he tells a tale of loss to those present.
Climbing Mt. Washington Trailer (1917)
21 June 1917
"This picture shows a party of ten, tied together with a rope, with their spiked shoes biting into the treacherous icy path, mounting slowly upward during terrific storm to the summit of Mt.
Annabelle Butterfly Dance Trailer (1894)
01 January 1894
Annabelle (Whitford) Moore performs one of her popular dances. For this performance, her costume has a pair of wings attached to her back, to suggest a butterfly.
Champs de Mars Trailer (1900)
21 August 1900
Shows all the prominent buildings on this thoroughfare, ending with a close view of the base of the Eiffel Tower, with the Trocadero Palace in the background.
The High Cost of Living Trailer (1912)
04 June 1912
Forbidden from marrying the man she loves by her wealthy businessman father because he is too poor Mildred Lord determines to find a solution.
Sandow: The Strong Man Trailer (1894)
18 May 1894
Eugen Sandow, who claims to be the strongest man in the world, appears in the Edison Company's film studio.
Luis Martinetti, Contortionist Trailer (1894)
01 January 1894
Luis Martinetti, a contortionist suspended from acrobatic flying rings, contorts himself for about thirty seconds.
Cy Whittaker's Ward Trailer (1917)
22 October 1917
Returning to the village of Bayport after twenty-two years, retired sea captain Cyrus Whittaker finds the community under the power of political boss Herman Atkins.
The Twelfth Juror Trailer (1913)
19 April 1913
A play based on a famous English case of a man being executed wrongfully on circumstantial evidence.
Feeding the Doves Trailer (1896)
23 October 1896
A woman and a young girl each carry containers of bird feed, and they toss occasional handfuls to the chickens and doves in the farmyard.
104th Street Curve, New York, Elevated Railway Trailer (1899)
20 May 1899
Taken from the front platform of a special train run backward over this celebrated S curve. Not only are the passing trains and crowded platforms of great interest, but the view of uptown New York is an excellent one, showing acre upon acre of roofs, towers, steeples and towering apartment houses.
The Animated Grouch Chaser Trailer (1915)
17 March 1915
Dyspeptic Daniel is seated in a restaurant where he proceeds to make it uncomfortable for the rest of the diners.
Corner Madison and State Streets, Chicago Trailer (1897)
31 July 1897
The busiest corner in Chicago. Cable cars and street traffic of all descriptions. Hundreds of shoppers.
Babies Rolling Eggs Trailer (1902)
11 April 1902
The Washington Star of April 1st, 1900, gave the following account of the ceremony: "Over 40,000 women and children passed through the White House Gates to-day during the hours set apart for the great National show of Egg Rolling, and when the President stepped on the south front gallery at 4:15 P.
Monkeyshines, No. 1 Trailer (1890)
21 November 1890
Experimental film made to test the original cylinder format of the Kinetoscope and believed to be the first film shot in the United States.
New York City Dumping Wharf Trailer (1903)
22 May 1903
It seems as if there was no subject so mundane or seedy that it was considered unworthy of filming by Edison and his contemporaries at the turn of the century.
Lasso Thrower Trailer (1894)
06 October 1894
Champion Lasso Thrower Vicente Oropeza (aka. Vincente Ore Passo/Bisento Orapeso/Vincenti Orapazza) shows his skills.
Colonel Funston Swimming the Bagbag River Trailer (1899)
10 September 1899
He throws off his coat, takes the rope in his mouth, dives from the raft into the river, and under a hot fire swims to the opposite shore, which is lined with Filipinos, hauling the raft after him and safely landing his men, who put the Filipinos to flight.
Mounted Police Charge Trailer (1896)
02 November 1896
"A battalion of New York's famous mounted police at inspection. They approach at break-neck gallop."g
The Lone Game Trailer (1915)
11 February 1915
A brother, a sister, and a friend all battle against the deadly disease of tuberculosis.
A Morning Alarm Trailer (1896)
14 November 1896
"This scene shows almost the entire Fire Department led by the Chief, responding to an alarm. The horses, said to be the finest of their kind in the country, present a thrilling spectacle as they dash rapidly by, flecked with foam, and panting from the exertion of their long gallop"--Maguire & Baucus catalogue.
Monkeyshines, No. 2 Trailer (1890)
21 November 1890
Experimental film that follows up on the results of "Monkeyshines, No. 1". Once again, an Edison company worker moves around in front of the motion picture camera.
Parade of Marines, U.S. Cruiser, 'Brooklyn' Trailer (1898)
20 October 1898
A short documentary capturing the officers and crew of the USS Brooklyn during a naval parade in Brooklyn, New York, on October 1, 1898, following the Spanish-American War.
Capture of Trenches at Candaba Trailer (1899)
20 June 1899
The Filipinos execute a flank movement and re-occupy the trenches, cutting off the advance guard of Americans.
U.S. Cruiser 'Olympia' Leading Naval Parade Trailer (1899)
20 November 1899
This picture ... centers about some guard ropes moving about, perhaps in the wind, perhaps as the platform the movie is taken from rolls about, while in the background, a procession of ships goes by.
Launch of Japanese Man-of-War 'Chitosa' Trailer (1898)
20 March 1898
The large war vessel slides slowly down the ways, stern first. Rowboats in the foreground rock violently in the swell.
Crissie Sheridan Trailer (1897)
24 October 1897
A woman in a white gown performs a skirt dance, using her arms to produce circles and other patterns within the folds of her costume.
The Call of the City Trailer (1915)
18 September 1915
A naive young lady comes to the big city but is unfortunately befriended by a couple who probably are up to no good.
Children Who Labor Trailer (1912)
22 February 1912
The father of a working class family is having trouble finding a job, because the local textile mill is hiring only inexpensive child labor.
President McKinley Taking the Oath Trailer (1901)
16 March 1901
Filmed at the second inauguration of William McKinley on March 4, 1901, this short captures the president taking the oath of office at the U.
Philadelphia Express, Jersey Central Railway Trailer (1897)
31 July 1897
The scene of the overhead crossing of the Pennsylvania and Jersey Central railroads at Elizabeth, N.J.
Fireboat 'New Yorker' in Action Trailer (1903)
22 May 1903
A magnificent picture of this boat making a run and starting the water from a least a dozen nozzles at once.
Shooting Captured Insurgents Trailer (1898)
05 August 1898
“A file of Spanish soldiers line up the Cubans against a blank wall and fire a volley. The flash of rifles and drifting smoke make a very striking picture.
The Relief of Lucknow Trailer (1912)
26 July 1912
The story of the siege and eventual relief of British soldiers garrisoned at Lucknow during the 1857 Indian Rebellion.
Cartoons in a Seminary Trailer (1915)
22 September 1915
Laura tells her companions at Miss Syntax's seminary that Jim, her sweetheart, is to visit her that afternoon.
Parade of Chinese Trailer (1898)
20 March 1898
"Taken at San Francisco, Cal., at the Golden Jubilee. This picture shows a procession of the resident Chinese of San Francisco, carrying banners, flags, etc.
Armour's Electric Trolley Trailer (1897)
31 July 1897
At the Armour & Co. Chicago yard. Two railroad tracks dominate the center and right half of the frame as we look down about 40 meters where an overpass crosses.
Buffalo Police on Parade Trailer (1897)
31 July 1897
A street scene showing parade of the entire Buffalo Police Department, 16 men abreast, with military band.
Panorama of Esplanade by Night Trailer (1901)
11 November 1901
A most perfect picture of the Pan-American Exposition buildings, including the Electric Tower and Temple of Music, as they appear at night.
Parade of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, No. 2 Trailer (1898)
31 May 1898
The famous show makes a parade.
The Burning Stable Trailer (1896)
31 October 1896
A burning wagon is dragged from the barn by the firemen, and four horses are rescued from the flames by the stablemen.
U.S. Cruiser 'Raleigh' Trailer (1899)
20 April 1899
"A panoramic view of the 'Raleigh,' as she lies at anchor off 27th Street, North River, April 17, 1899.
Shooting the Chutes Trailer (1896)
15 June 1896
The camera shows a water ride at Bergen Beach at Coney Island. A raised track filled with water forms a chute, and a small boat full of park visitors slides down the chute.
Black Eyes Trailer (1915)
06 October 1915
A husband and wife swear never again to sneak out on each other with their friends, and are both faced with complications when they go back on their word.
Treloar and Miss Marshall, Prize Winners at the Physical Culture Show in Madison Square Garden Trailer (1904)
16 January 1904
Opens with a European-American woman posing on a pedestal, dressed in a white body leotard with a sash tied at her hips.
Imperial Japanese Dance Trailer (1894)
05 November 1894
A graceful performance of the Mikado dance, featuring three Japanese women in elaborate traditional costume.
Santa Claus vs. Cupid Trailer (1915)
19 December 1915
A desperate man and two romantic rivals encounter one another at a Christmas party.