Edison Studios Movie Trailers
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Lassoing a Steer Trailer (1898)
28 February 1898
Eight mounted cowboys pursue an escaped steer, riding at furious speed. Fine exhibition of lasso throwing.
Shearing Sheep, Humuula Ranch, Hawaii Trailer (1906)
19 August 1906
Shows how they cut the wool off of sheep.
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.
Hawaiians Arriving to Attend a Luau or Native Feast Trailer (1906)
16 August 1906
A bunch of men on horseback gallop past people near a shack in this short shot by Robert K.Bonine.
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.
Poker at Dawson City Trailer (1899)
01 February 1899
People spill drink on themselves, supposedly after a poker game during the Yukon Gold Rush.
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.
Sutro Baths, No. 2 Trailer (1897)
31 August 1897
“Another view in which the figures show larger. A springboard furnishes the bathers with much amusement; also a toboggan slide.
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.
S.S. "Kinau" Landing Passengers, Laupahoihoi, Hawaiian Islands Trailer (1907)
01 February 1907
A crew row their way from the S.S. Kinau through troublesome water to the shore.
Microscopic Pond Life Trailer (1917)
03 May 1917
A mini-documentary about microscopic animals created from reused footage.
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.
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.
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].
Statue of Liberty Trailer (1898)
20 September 1898
The Statue of Liberty in right profile; No people, no flags rippling in the wind, no seagulls flapping past to mar the unmoving image of the Statue of Liberty.
Loading Sugar, Kahului, Maui, Hawaiian Islands Trailer (1907)
01 February 1907
Dock workers offloading bags of sugar in Hawaii
An Animated Luncheon Trailer (1900)
01 February 1900
The scene takes place in a fashionable cafe. A well dressed couple enter, and after a careful perusal of the menu, conclude on an order of boiled eggs and Welsh rarebit.
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.
Cartoons in the Kitchen Trailer (1915)
04 May 1915
Andy Estes has returned from the store with a copy of the Grouch Chaser, which he gives to the cook. The cook turns to "Hot Off the Pen," with an old couple in bed and annoyed by a dog who persists in singing to them, but the artist runs short of ink, and sees the dog has swallowed the bottle.
U.S. Infantry Supported by Rough Riders at El Caney Trailer (1899)
20 June 1899
Up the road comes a detachment of infantry, firing, advancing, kneeling and firing, again and again..
What Demoralized the Barber Shop Trailer (1898)
16 December 1898
Several men in a basement barbershop become excited by women walking past the window. The ankles and knees of the passersby are visible to the men below, causing pandemonium among the barbershop customers.
Cattle Driven to Slaughter Trailer (1897)
31 July 1897
A herd of long-horn cattle being driven through the Chicago stock yard gates to the slaughter house, where 280 of the animals are killed every hour of the day.
New Blacksmith Shop Trailer (1895)
20 November 1895
Four men at work in a forge. The uses hammers and and anvil to beat metal.
Cartoons On Tour Trailer (1915)
17 August 1915
A father and daughter each enjoy their printed "Grouch Chaser" cartoons, which come to life for the audience.
Close View of the 'Brooklyn,' Naval Parade Trailer (1898)
20 September 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 Totville Eye Trailer (1912)
27 November 1912
A printer and his young assistant take over a local newspaper while the editor is away.
California Limited, A.T. & S.F.R.R. Trailer (1898)
28 February 1898
Taken on 'Lucky' Baldwin's ranch, Santa Anita, Cal. Shows an engine and five cars approaching from a distance.
All on Account of a Transfer Trailer (1913)
26 February 1913
Herr Müller needs to travel across town, but he runs into difficulties because he cannot understand English.
Crossing Ice Bridge at Niagara Falls Trailer (1904)
15 January 1904
The severe cold of the winter of 1903-04 allowed the rapids of Niagara Falls to freeze over, allowing the brave tourists to enter the chasm and cross to the other side over the formed ice bridge.
The Title Cure Trailer (1913)
15 January 1913
Mr. Clayworth, a wealthy American and self-made man, has a daughter Bessie, who is determined to marry a foreign title much against her father's wishes.
The Police Force of New York City Trailer (1910)
20 December 1910
New York City police catch thieves and stop runaway horses.
The Ambassador's Daughter Trailer (1913)
21 January 1913
The theft of an important document from the ambassador's residence leads his daughter to investigate the crime.
Fisherman's Luck Trailer (1897)
20 September 1897
"Two German anglers are fishing, with odd results. One gets a bite, and pulls in a length of stovepipe.
The Unbeliever Trailer (1918)
15 February 1918
A wealthy young American, bred to class distinction and racial intolerance, enters the Marines during the First World War.
Launching, No. 2 Trailer (1898)
20 March 1898
This twenty-five second film is from Edison's "Southern Pacific Company" series. What we see is a Japanese ship as it is floating into a harbor in Southern California.
Emigrants Landing at Ellis Island Trailer (1903)
14 August 1903
Shows a large open barge loaded with people of every nationality, disembarking at Ellis Island, N. Y.
Electrocuting an Elephant Trailer (1903)
12 January 1903
Film depicting the killing of Topsy, an elephant employed to help build Luna Park on Coney Island.
New York City 'Ghetto' Fish Market Trailer (1903)
09 May 1903
A fine panoramic view of this busy market on a Friday morning. Immense throngs of people are passing along the stands and making their purchases of fish.
With the Assistance of 'Shep' Trailer (1913)
06 May 1913
Ruth, a very nice young girl, is under the guardianship of her Aunt Jane, a straight-laced spinster. Ruth is in love with a young man, and every time her aunt catches her in his company she orders her home to play the piano.
Thirty Days at Hard Labor Trailer (1912)
09 January 1912
Jack must prove himself before Beatrice's father will allow him to continue seeing his daughter.
The Morning Alarm Trailer (1896)
31 December 1896
“This shows the Fire Department leaving headquarters for an early morning fire. The scene is remarkable for its natural effect.
A Stage Romance Trailer (1911)
17 February 1911
Mary is as stage actress preparing for opening night. Her part calls for her to shoot a Union soldier being played by her beau.
After Launching Trailer (1898)
20 March 1898
This film was shot near the Union Works, San Francisco, California. Great look at the pleasure yacht "Unadilla" with her decks loaded with passengers.
A Dull Razor Trailer (1900)
21 May 1900
This picture shows an old gentleman seated at his shaving table. The razor is evidently giving him a great deal of trouble.
Sorting Refuse at Incinerating Plant, New York City Trailer (1903)
22 May 1903
There must have been millions of subjects for Edison's filmmakers to point there cameras at back in 1903 so why on earth they thought that the collection and disposal of New York City's rubbish would prove a suitable subject to present to their dwindling audiences is a mystery.
Tourists Going Round Yellowstone Park Trailer (1899)
20 January 1899
You see a shot of three horse-drawn wagons on a dirt road with some mountains in the far background..
Union Iron Works Trailer (1898)
20 March 1898
"Here was built the peerless battleship 'Oregon.' The scene is taken at lunch hour, and shows a great throng of employees leaving the shop.
U.S. Troops and Red Cross in the Trenches Before Caloocan Trailer (1899)
20 June 1899
Crackers faux shooting and feigning getting shot in the Philippine-american war.
Going Through the Tunnel Trailer (1898)
20 February 1898
"On the way to San[ta] Monica, Cal., the train approaches, runs through and emerges from a tunnel. Train passes in opposite direction.
Strange Adventure of New York Drummer Trailer (1899)
17 June 1899
This commercial traveler has evidently had a wet day judging from the strange things he sees at his hotel.