Edison Studios Movie Trailers
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Pa-u Riders, Hawaiian Islands Trailer (1907)
01 February 1907
Scenes of men and women parading horses.
High Diving Scene Trailer (1901)
09 November 1901
A daredevil rides his bicycle down a ramp and attempts to land in a pool of water as a crowd of spectators watches.
Hawaiians Departing to Attend a "Luau" or Native Feast Trailer (1906)
01 August 1906
A bunch of people traveling by foot or on horseback past the camera in Hawaii.
Old Glory and the Cuban Flag Trailer (1898)
29 March 1898
The stars-and-stripes and the flag of Cuba Libre flutter in the breeze, one after the other. Very dramatic.
Quaint Provincetown Trailer (1917)
03 May 1917
A documentary about life in Cape Cod which shows the streets of Provincetown as they were at the time.
Hauling Sugar Cane, Kohala Plantation, Hawaii Trailer (1906)
15 August 1906
The title reads "Hailing Drags". You'd expect some sort of travois affair, but it turns out to be mules hailing sugar cane loaded onto wheeled flats.
Scenes on a Sugar Plantation, Hawaiian Islands Trailer (1907)
01 February 1907
Various scenes of daily working life at a sugar plantation in Hawaii.
Burning of Durland's Riding Academy Trailer (1902)
24 February 1902
A fire has swept through Durland's Riding Academy in Manhattan. The fire has mostly died down, but firefighters are still at the scene, hosing down the smoking remains of the buildings.
Panoramic View of Electric Tower from a Balloon Trailer (1901)
21 August 1901
Here we have recorded a very novel scene, the camera having been placed in the basket of the captive balloon at the Pan-American Exposition.
Jamestown Exposition International Naval Review, Hampton Roads, Virginia Trailer (1907)
08 May 1907
Ships of foreign countries and the U.S. Atlantic Fleet participate in the international naval review which marks the opening of the Jamestown Exposition April 26, 1907.
Poker at Dawson City Trailer (1899)
01 February 1899
People spill drink on themselves, supposedly after a poker game during the Yukon Gold Rush.
Crawford Shoe Store Trailer (1897)
24 July 1897
Crawford's had a store in Madison Square, New York. The horse-drawn buses were typical and can be seen in photographs of Madison Square at this date.
Boxing Horses Luna Park, Coney Island Trailer (1904)
25 July 1904
Inside a boxing ring are two horses. Attendants put white bag-like objects on their forefeet. At a signal from the ringmaster, the two horses stand on their hind legs and start boxing.
Skirmish of Rough Riders Trailer (1899)
20 June 1899
Shielded by a thick bit of timber at a turn of the road stands a company of mounted men, awaiting the order to advance.
Lassoing a Steer Trailer (1898)
28 February 1898
Eight mounted cowboys pursue an escaped steer, riding at furious speed. Fine exhibition of lasso throwing.
Surf Scene, Laupahoihoi, Hawaiian Islands Trailer (1907)
01 February 1907
A static shot of the sea tide bashing against the rocks.
Arrest in Chinatown, San Francisco, Cal. Trailer (1897)
30 September 1897
The title tells us where we are; the vignette is in two parts, spliced together. On a busy sidewalk, a police officer holds the left arm and a suited man holds the other of a Chinese wearing a loose white shirt and hat - marching the man up the slight incline past the camera.
Dewey Parade, 10th Pennsylvania Volunteers Trailer (1899)
25 April 1899
In [Admiral] Dewey land parade.
The Fake Beggar Trailer (1898)
24 August 1898
A 'legless' man is begging on the street. When a coin misses his cup, he stands up to get it, only to be discovered and chased by a policeman.
Jeffries Side Stepping and Wrestling Trailer (1901)
14 December 1901
Another fine picture of the champion going through his side-stepping tactics which have made him famous.
Washing Sheep, Humuula Beach, Hawaii Trailer (1906)
19 August 1906
Shepherds in Hawaii push a flock of sheep in line through a trough of water.
Love and Marriage in Posterland Trailer (1910)
06 May 1910
The turbulent life of a loving couple escaped from a poster.
Japanese Village Trailer (1901)
30 July 1901
One of the most fascinating exhibits on the Midway at the Pan-American Exposition is the Japanese Village.
The Courage of the Commonplace Trailer (1917)
01 January 1917
Labor union movie from Edison Studios.
Cuban Volunteers Marching for Rations Trailer (1898)
20 May 1898
Taken at the Cuban Volunteer Camp at West Tampa, Fla. Men are falling into line, two abreast, every man with his tin cup and dish.
Victorious Squadron Firing Salute Trailer (1898)
31 August 1898
On Saturday morning, August 20, 1898, six grim battleships of Admiral Sampson's Squadron sailed into New York Harbor and up the Hudson to receive a welcome from the people and to fire a salute of victory in sight of the tomb of the great soldier-hero of another war [Ulysses Grant].
The Lie Trailer (1909)
26 October 1909
A short love story about jealousy and deceit; a soldier is in love with a girl, but when he gets injured, a jealous rival in love tells this girl that the soldier has died.
S.S. 'Kinau' Landing Passengers, Mahukona, Hawaii Trailer (1906)
19 August 1906
There's no harbor, and the ship lies some distance off shore..... then the camera pans and a tender has to be sent out amidst the rough water.
English Lancers Charging Trailer (1900)
01 January 1900
The stubborn resistance of the Boers is shown by the activity and persistency with which they fire the two large field pieces immediately in the foreground.
Panoramic View, Crater of Haleakala, Hawaiian Islands Trailer (1907)
01 February 1907
A 360 degree view of Haleakala.
The Dolorita Passion Dance Trailer (1897)
01 April 1897
"Musicians are seated, playing, while the graceful Dolorita dances. It is the Danse-du-Ventre, the famous Oriental muscle dance.
Why Girls Leave Home Trailer (1909)
28 September 1909
Some girls visit a theatre play, a preposterous melodrama with grotesque overacting.
Microscopic Pond Life Trailer (1917)
03 May 1917
A mini-documentary about microscopic animals created from reused footage.
First Avenue, Seattle, Washington, No. 8 Trailer (1897)
01 October 1897
From Edison films catalog: Taken during the Klondike excitement. The streets are crowded with miners buying outfits and supplies.
Battery B Arriving at Camp Trailer (1898)
20 May 1898
When Battery B of the 4th U.S. Artillery came to Tampa, Fla., it meant business, and the picture shows it.
Boat Wagon and Beach Cart Trailer (1897)
24 October 1897
Two carts, one with a boat on it, are being pushed out of a garage.
Tub Race Trailer (1903)
25 September 1903
A number of boys are engaged in a tub race. They are lined up in a row, and the fun begins from the start.
Scene on Surf Ave., Coney Island Trailer (1896)
31 May 1896
A short look at Surf Ave., Coney Island.
Shipping Cattle, Kawaihae, Hawaiian Islands Trailer (1907)
01 February 1907
Cattle are driven into the sea and tied to a row boat.
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.
Jeffries Sparring with His Brother Trailer (1901)
14 December 1901
A fine picture of the champion and his brother in a very lively one-round sparring bout. The muscles of the champion are shown to excellent advantage, and aside from being a very lively and interesting sparring exhibition the film presents an absolutely perfect photograph of the champion and his brother.
Surf Scene, Waikiki, Honolulu, H.I. Trailer (1906)
19 September 1906
The documentary features the oldest footage ever taken of surfing, and it was shot in Hawaii by Robert Bonine.
The Hanging of William Carr Trailer (1897)
17 December 1897
The hanging of child murderer, William Carr
The First Sleigh-Ride Trailer (1897)
01 January 1897
“This subject taken just after the recent first fall of snow, shows two enthusiastic horsemen indulging in a "brush" with their respective horses and cutters.
Fireboat 'New Yorker' Answering an Alarm Trailer (1903)
22 May 1903
This picture gives a good idea of how soon one of the New York fireboats can be gotten under way after they receive an alarm of fire.
S.S. 'Coptic' Sailing Away Trailer (1897)
30 September 1897
“Shows the vessel after she has been fully turned and on her way across the Pacific. The boat shows large and clear with smoke coming from the stack.
Mexican Rurales Charge Trailer (1898)
02 February 1898
Magnificent action is displayed by this troop of Mexican cavalry. They approach at full speed, with drawn sabres, wheel rapidly, and charge in the opposite direction.
Jeffries Exercising in His Gymnasium Trailer (1901)
14 December 1901
Jeffries walks into his gymnasium at Oakland, Cal., accompanied by Billy Delaney, and begins exercising with the heavy weights.
Shearing Sheep, Humuula Ranch, Hawaii Trailer (1906)
19 August 1906
Shows how they cut the wool off of sheep.
Esquimaux Game of Snap-the-Whip Trailer (1901)
08 August 1901
“The picture [shows] a number of Esquimaux picking nickels from cracks in a board with their dog whips, in which sport they are very expert.
S.S. "Coptic" Running Against the Storm Trailer (1898)
21 April 1898
"Shows steamer plunging head-on through the heavy seas. Huge waves break over the bow and wash the deck, almost carrying away the look-out.
Morning Colors on U.S. Cruiser 'Raleigh' Trailer (1899)
20 April 1899
Shows a group of sailors and an officer at the stern. The flag runs out in a ball to the end of the staff, and, at the signal, is broken.
The Fleet Steaming Up North River Trailer (1898)
20 September 1898
On Saturday morning, August 20, 1898, six grim battleships of Admiral Sampson's Squadron...
Eiffel Tower from Trocadero Palace Trailer (1900)
21 August 1900
The single camera position is from the top of a building identified as the Trocadero Palace; The camera is pointed toward the Eiffel Tower.
Getting to the Ball Game Trailer (1914)
07 November 1914
Mr. Meekley, a baseball fan, has a flat tire on his way to a pennant game. He remains determined to make it to the game regardless of this and further setbacks.
Cartoons on the Beach Trailer (1915)
07 September 1915
The romantic escapades of two couples at the beach form the framing story for four animated cartoons.