Edwin S. Porter Movie Trailers
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Scenes in an Infant Orphan Asylum Trailer (1904)
17 July 1904
The subject of this documentary is an orphan asylum for infants. The beginning portion includes the dining facilities for the children.
Dog Factory Trailer (1904)
21 May 1904
A brief vaudeville-style demonstration of a "Dog Transformator," a machine that instantly turns dogs into sausages, and amazingly, sausages back into dogs.
Waiting at the Church Trailer (1906)
21 July 1906
1906 comedy film by Edwin S. Porter, based on a popular song of the same title.
Why Mr. Nation Wants a Divorce Trailer (1901)
09 March 1901
The scene opens in the bedroom of Mr. Nation, husband of the famous Carrie Nation, the “Kansas Saloon Smasher”.
The Twentieth Century Tramp; or, Happy Hooligan and His Airship Trailer (1902)
27 January 1902
A comic picture that defies description. It depicts the Twentieth Century up-to-date tramp flying over the chimney tops of New York City in the latest improved flying machine.
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland Trailer (1910)
09 September 1910
Made by the Edison Manufacturing Company and directed by Edwin S. Porter, the film starred Gladys Hulette as Alice.
Railroad Smashup Trailer (1904)
05 November 1904
A staged crash between two outmoded locomotives given to the Edison Co. by the Pennsylvania Railroad for the express purpose of destroying them.
Buster's Dog to the Rescue Trailer (1904)
19 March 1904
Scene IV of the Buster Brown Series. Shows a kitchen and Bridget busy making crullers. Buster enters and begs Bridget to give him one.
Uncle Tom's Cabin Trailer (1903)
05 September 1903
Based on the novel by Harriet Beecher Stowe: Eliza, a slave who has a young child, pleads with Tom, another slave, to escape with her.
Desperate Encounter Between Burglar and Police Trailer (1905)
05 December 1905
Film shot with the help of the New York City (Metropolitan) Police.
Life Rescue at Long Branch Trailer (1901)
16 September 1901
Two lifeguards rescue a female bather after faltering and sinking while swimming.
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.
The Great Train Robbery Trailer (1904)
26 June 1904
A remake of Edwin S. Porter's film of the same title.
The Life of an American Cowboy Trailer (1906)
02 June 1906
The Life of an American Cowboy is a Western short film.
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.
Three American Beauties Trailer (1906)
31 May 1906
In this color-tinted short, we first see a close-up of a red rose, perfectly formed. Then, we see the rose held by a young woman who is wearing a bright yellow dress.
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 Price Trailer (1911)
23 November 1911
Pretty Ann, and Joe, the hostler, one day chance to meet. Strong is Joe, and simple, and Ann is shy and sweet.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dewar's Scotch Whisky Trailer (1900)
01 January 1900
From behind a curtain three men appear on screen. The first wears a combination of tuxedo and kilt. The second wears a Scottish kilt and holds a spear and a shield.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 Old Maid in the Horsecar Trailer (1901)
01 March 1901
Gilbert Saroni impersonates an exceedingly ugly woman who coyly flirts with her fan.
Fighting the Flames, Dreamland Trailer (1904)
01 August 1904
Dreamland was a theme park at Coney Island, Brooklyn that opened in 1904. One of its major attractions was the stunt spectacular "Fighting the Flames," which simulated a major fire at a six-story hotel and featured a cast of 2000 including 120 firefighters, who had to rescue guests jumping from windows as well as 15 people trapped on the collapsing roof.
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.
Pan-American Exposition by Night Trailer (1901)
18 October 1901
A great feature of the Pan-American Exposition, as unanimously conceded by all visitors, was the electric illumination of the Exposition grounds at night.
R. F. Outcault Making a Sketch of Buster and Tige Trailer (1904)
12 March 1904
Buster Brown creater R.F. Outcault sketches his creation. Part of the Buster Brown series for Edison film studio.
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.
Canoeing on the Charles River, Boston, Mass. Trailer (1904)
01 July 1904
With a tree-lined river bank dominating the top and back of the frame, the Charles River flows toward a stationary camera.
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.
Fireside Reminiscences Trailer (1908)
01 February 1908
A broken-hearted husband thinks about the past as he sits by the fireplace.
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.
The Trainer’s Daughter, or A Race for Love Trailer (1907)
23 November 1907
Jack and the daughter of a horse trainer are in love with each other, but when the trainer discovers them together, he makes it clear that Jack is unwelcome.
Cupid’s Pranks Trailer (1908)
29 February 1908
After receiving a scolding for falling asleep on the job, Cupid is sent out in search of potential lovers to unite.