Edison Studios Movie Trailers
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Captain Nissen Going Through Whirlpool Rapids, Niagara Falls Trailer (1901)
21 October 1901
Here we show Captain N. P. Nissen, formerly known as Captain Bowser, making a trip through the Whirlpool Rapids in his famous twenty-four foot craft known as the "Fool Killer".
Coney Island at Night Trailer (1905)
29 June 1905
A panorama of Coney Island, taken at night: the camera sweeps across the scene from a vantage point well above the area.
Pie Eating Contest Trailer (1897)
17 October 1897
"Two men, with hands tied, are eating huckleberry pies for a wager, direct from the plates. Their faces and shirts are clean when they start.
The Gentleman Burglar Trailer (1908)
13 May 1908
The Proposal: The gentleman burglar walking with his lady love. They admire the grandeur and beauty of nature.
The Stenographer's Friend; Or, What Was Accomplished by an Edison Business Phonograph Trailer (1910)
28 September 1910
It's a busy day at the office, and the stenographer is exhausted from trying to keep up with the demands on her skills.
Corbett and Courtney Before the Kinetograph Trailer (1894)
17 November 1894
James J. Corbett and Peter Courtney meet in a boxing exhibition.
Duke of York at Montreal and Quebec Trailer (1901)
21 October 1901
"This film shows the citation, presentation, and dedication of a bridge by the Duke of York, later King of England and grandfather of Queen Elizabeth.
Gymnasium Exercises and Drill at Newport Training School Trailer (1900)
21 May 1900
This picture shows the young cadets going through their daily exercises and drill, and is full of life, and photographically perfect.
Sioux Ghost Dance Trailer (1894)
23 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.
A Short Life and a Merry One Trailer (1913)
06 October 1913
An imp makes a tramp change places with a scarecrow who is permitted to roam about changing other scarecrows into living beings and having merry times with them so long as he keeps the magic wand in his hand.
Native Hawaiian Guards in Bayonet Exercises, H.I. Trailer (1907)
12 February 1907
Native troops in what look like US Army uniforms do formation practicing with rifles in bayonet maneuver.
The Mission of Mr. Foo Trailer (1915)
08 March 1915
From his mysterious headquarters, in the heart of Chinatown, a nefarious crime lord plots the overthrow of the republic.
Snowballing the Coasters Trailer (1898)
24 February 1898
The children come sliding down the hill on their sleds, and run the gauntlet of volleys of snowballs thrown by boys on both sides of the street.
An Unwelcome Visitor Trailer (1898)
05 August 1898
Director: William Heise Production Company: Edison Manufacturing Company Country: USA
New York Harbor Police Boat Patrol Capturing Pirates Trailer (1903)
09 May 1903
The "Patrol" is seen chasing a row-boat containing river pirates. The pirates are pulling at the oars with all their strength, but a few shots from the Police Boat weaken their nerves and they give up.
The Battle of Trafalgar Trailer (1911)
22 September 1911
The Battle of Trafalgar is a possibly lost 1911 American silent docudrama film that portrayed the 1805 victory of Great Britain’s Royal Navy over the combined naval forces of France and Spain during the Napoleonic Wars.
Christening and Launching Kaiser Wilhelm's Yacht 'Meteor' Trailer (1902)
28 February 1902
At the christening and launching, our cameras occupied a most enviable position, being within ten feet of Miss Alice Roosevelt and Prince Henry at the time the bottle was broken.
Panoramic View, Waikiki from an Electric Car, Hawaiian Islands Trailer (1906)
13 November 1906
A view of Waikiki in 1906.
Chicago-Michigan Football Game Trailer (1903)
31 October 1903
Footage of the 1903 football game between the University of Chicago and the University of Michigan, showing uniformed players in action along with views of the spectators in the stadium and surrounding stands.
Cattle Leaving the Corral Trailer (1898)
20 February 1898
An active outdoor film with cattle being driven from an outdoor corral by mounted cowboys.
Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens) Trailer (1909)
08 August 1909
The only known moving-image footage of the author, filmed at his home, Stormfield, in Redding, Connecticut.
Secretary Long and Captain Sigsbee Trailer (1898)
20 May 1898
Taken at Washington, in front of the Navy Department, and shows Secretary of the Navy Long and Captain Sigsbee of the ill-fated 'Maine' coming down the steps.
Jeffries Skipping the Rope Trailer (1901)
14 December 1901
A splendid subject, showing the champion heavyweight of the world, exercising in his training headquarters.
Circular Panorama of Housing the Ice Trailer (1902)
24 February 1902
One of the most interesting pictures in the series showing how the ice is taken up from the canal by machinery and run into ice houses, each of which has a capacity of 50,000 tons.
Admiral Dewey Receiving the Washington and New York Committees Trailer (1899)
20 October 1899
Showing Committee of Arrangements visit to the Admiral on board the U.S. Cruiser Olympia.
Dick Croker Leaving Tammany Hall Trailer (1900)
21 February 1900
A very lifelike picture of the famous New York politician and Tammany Hall boss. This picture was taken on Sunday morning [sic] as he was leaving the 14th Street Wigwam, accompanied by a number of prominent New York politicians.
Sunset Limited, Southern Pacific Ry. Trailer (1898)
20 February 1898
Taken at Fingal, Cal., where the world-renowned 'Sunset Limited' trains pass each other.
Vanishing Lady Trailer (1898)
26 December 1898
Man in roman costume carves figure of girl in doorway. As he finishes, the statue comes to life. The man expresses great love and desire for her, but every time the man goes to grab the girl she vanishes and reappears somewhere else.
Michael Strogoff Trailer (1910)
01 April 1910
A graphic reproduction of Jules Verne's famous story under the above title. It deals with a secret ma
How Bumptious Papered the Parlor Trailer (1910)
15 July 1910
Mr. Bumptious insists on wallpapering the parlor himself, in order to save money.
R.F.D., 10,000 B.C. Trailer (1917)
01 January 1917
Set in prehistoric times, this short film was created for the Edison Company by Willis H. O'Brien, a pioneer of American stop-motion animation.
Packers on the Trail Trailer (1901)
23 May 1901
A snow covered slope with narrow trail is seen in the foreground of this picture. In the distance, some figures are seen approaching.
A Winter Straw Ride Trailer (1906)
07 April 1906
Two groups of young women get into a pair of horse-drawn carts, and go off for a straw ride through the snowy streets.
Earthquake Ruins, New Majestic Theatre and City Hall Trailer (1906)
25 June 1906
A film by the Edison Company showing the devastation of the April 1906 earthquake in San Francisco.
'Reliance' and 'Shamrock III' Jockeying and Starting in First Race Trailer (1903)
27 September 1903
In this picture a fine idea of the jockeying and start is given, showing Shamrock III. very close, the sailors running back and forth as she passes the camera.
Capsize of Lifeboat Trailer (1897)
30 September 1897
Daily practice of life boat crew, showing boat being upset purposely by the men. As these boats are self-righting and self-bailing, the scene is particularly interesting.
The Esquimaux Village Trailer (1901)
01 July 1901
One of the principal features at the Pan-American Exposition is the Alaskan or Esquimaux Village. In this most interesting exhibit.
A Message to Garcia Trailer (1916)
11 December 1916
Filmed in Cuba, A Message to Garcia is an adventure story based on the writings of Elbert Hubbard
Exploding a Whitehead Torpedo Trailer (1900)
21 May 1900
The title pretty much tells you all there is to know about this Edison film. It runs a very brief 27-seconds and shows a torpedo hitting its target and going off.
Admiral Dewey Leading Land Parade Trailer (1899)
20 October 1899
George Dewey was an admiral in the U.S. Navy who is best remembered for his victory at Manila Bay during the Spanish-American War, which he won without the death of a single person in the battle.
A Hand Shake Trailer (1892)
01 January 1892
William K.L. Dickson and William Heise shake hands in this early experimental film.
A Suburbanite's Ingenious Alarm Trailer (1908)
18 January 1908
An office worker takes desperate measures in an attempt to get up on time in the morning.
Bicycle Trick Riding, No. 2 Trailer (1899)
20 March 1899
This Edison short features famed cyclist Neidert performing a series of impressive bicycle stunts on stage, including riding backwards, balancing on one pedal, and rearing the bike onto its back wheel.
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.
Scene in the Swiss Village at Paris Exposition Trailer (1900)
21 May 1900
The picture opens with a crowd of Swiss boys and girls dressed in native costumes, marching down the street in this very unique and picturesque village.
Shanghai Street Scene No. 2 Trailer (1900)
07 June 1900
Here is another view on the Bund, with The Garden on the left, with its high arched conservatory. As in the former scene, the peculiar wheelbarrows prove to be the central attraction.
Hawaiian Islands Trailer (1907)
01 May 1907
Cooperating with, and probably subsidized by, the islands' local railroad company and their promotional committee, Bonine photographed a series of short films under the rubric Scenes and Incidents, Hawaiian Islands.
Army Pack Train Bringing Supplies Trailer (1906)
23 May 1906
A troop of soldiers on horseback enter San Francisco with relief supplies following the earthquake that year.
Automobile Parade on the Coney Island Boulevard Trailer (1901)
12 November 1901
This parade took place on 16 November 1901. It preceded a series of races over a one mile stretch of the Boulevard.
Bathing at Atlantic City Trailer (1901)
01 August 1901
A panoramic view taken from Young's Pier, showing the boardwalk, the auditorium pier, new steel pier.
Panorama Water Front and Brooklyn Bridge from East River Trailer (1903)
01 May 1903
It seems Edison made a ton of these panorama films back in '03. They probably rented a boat for a couple of days, packed sandwiches and beer and floated around New York with the camera pointed at buildings.
Native Woman Washing a Negro Baby in Nassau, B.I. Trailer (1903)
22 April 1903
A negro woman is washing her three-year-old baby in a tub of water. The child seems to enjoy it until he gets some soapsuds in his eyes, when he makes some very comical facial expressions.