G. Méliès Movie Trailers

Changing Cooks Trailer (1911)

19 January 1911

The cook has been the bane of many a family, but when it comes to stirring up a western ranch and getting the goats of the cowpunchers there is going to be something doing, and the doing of the something is full of interest, to wit: The cook is not satisfactory and the boys strike for a new "chef.

The 'Schoolmarm' of Coyote County Trailer (1911)

16 March 1911

"I do hate learnin', but oh! you schoolmarm!" is what the boys at the gulch said when Mary came to town; and, from "Big Bill" down to Hop Lee, the Chink, they all took to study, and to courtship.

Sir Percy and the Punchers Trailer (1911)

23 March 1911

The punchers of the XL outfit are wild with joy, 'cause Mary, the idol of the ranch, is comin' home from college.

The Owner of L.L. Ranch Trailer (1911)

12 January 1911

Lorna is a woman and she is all business when it comes to running the "L.L." Ranch and she has no trouble in handling it and the "boys" who work for her, especially "Jeff," her foreman, who gives her a hand.

His Sergeant's Stripes Trailer (1910)

17 November 1910

A young corporal in the United States Cavalry in the Black Hills is very much in love with a young ranchman's daughter who lives near the military barracks.

How Mary Met the Cowpunchers Trailer (1911)

26 January 1911

Mary is from Boston, and she doesn't just take to the cow punchers as she would to the "rah-rah boys" of the Hub.

What Great Bear Learned Trailer (1910)

08 December 1910

All is fair in love and war but when we go into it we must take our chances. A Mexican beauty, fascinating and venturous, is in love with a young Mexican, willing to do and act for him regardless of her own safety and reputation.

My Prairie Flower Trailer (1911)

23 February 1911

Bob Ford, a young college graduate and a man-about-town, self-willed and wild, who tries his father's patience and generosity by going the limit, is called to a sudden halt by the old gentleman and sent out west with his valet to work on Jones' ranch in Texas and prove to his father that he is not a hopeless renegade.

In Time for Press Trailer (1911)

01 June 1911

Edith Gates, whose father runs the X.Y. Ranch, has a burning desire to become a newspaper woman, but it is not so easy to accomplish as she imagines.

The Redemption of Rawhide Trailer (1911)

18 May 1911

Rawhide, Arizona, was certainly some tough town when Reverend Simpson first blew in from civilization and started his campaign of redemption.

The Reformation of Jack Robins Trailer (1911)

27 April 1911

Jack Robbins is a gentleman bandit. For months he has been hunted in vain by Bob Ford, the sheriff. Mary Gray, a young lady physician, comes west; Robbins befriends her and, not knowing him to be a bandit, she admires him.

In the Tall Grass Country Trailer (1910)

29 December 1910

Look before you leap, at hasty conclusions. Nell is a sweet girl and Bob is a good fellow; Nell is a typical Texas girl and Bob is a comparative newcomer to the west.

The Kiss of Mary Jane Trailer (1911)

22 June 1911

Mary Jane had nursed Black Bill's wife through a spell of fever and Bill was grateful with all the fullness of his rough nature.

Salt on the Bird's Tail Trailer (1910)

22 September 1910

The saying, "If you want to catch a bird put salt on its tail," is a pleasantry of such long standing it is familiar to every man, woman and child in existence.

The Birthday Cigars Trailer (1910)

03 November 1910

Mrs. Damm and her children are seated on the porch when the postman arrives with a letter stating that their wealthy uncle would visit them.

In the Hot Lands Trailer (1911)

02 March 1911

Nell, an independent and somewhat obstinate girl, receives an invitation to attend a dance. She asks her mother for money to buy a new dress.

An Unwilling Cowboy Trailer (1911)

20 April 1911

Nellie and her father are from Boston, but every winter they visit San Antonio for the old man's rheumatism.

The Poisoned Darts Trailer (1913)

17 July 1913

Generous Customers Trailer (1910)

03 November 1910

"Business is on the Fritz," nothing to do but complain and everything seems to be going to the "demnition bow-wows.

Fire! Fire! Fire! Trailer (1911)

05 January 1911

The local organization of Suffragettes is in session. Its motto is "Equality with Men." It passes a resolution to demand from the mayor a job in one of the city departments.

Mary's Stratagem Trailer (1911)

04 May 1911

Desdemona was not the only woman to have trouble over a handkerchief. It occurred to Mary also. Mary was in love with Bill, who worked on her father's ranch, and was greatly admired by all the boys.

The Immortal Alamo Trailer (1911)

25 May 1911

A lost silent film depicting the battle of the Alamo. Filmed in San Antonio.

A Postal Substitute Trailer (1910)

21 July 1910

When our picture opens, Joe Flynn, a rider in the service of the government, has been shot from ambush by a masked man and is dying.

Stop Thief! Trailer (1905)

23 September 1905

In order to photograph this film, the cameraman placed his equipment on a broad sidewalk in the business district of a large city, probably New York.

Tony, the Greaser Trailer (1911)

09 February 1911

From force of habit, some might call him a "Greaser," true, he is a Mexicano; he is no more, a man of noble instinct and chivalrous nature.

Bessie's Ride Trailer (1911)

20 July 1911

John Burton met Bessie Fields on her way home one day, and was for making love to her right then and there, but for the interruption of Crazy Joe, a half-witted boy, who always seemed to get in wrong.

Uncle Jim Trailer (1910)

20 October 1910

A short silent film produced by Gaston Mèliès in San Antonio.

The Gypsy's Warning Trailer (1913)

06 February 1913

As Smith is walking near a gypsy camp, he sees Lola, a young gypsy woman, having trouble leading her horse across a stream.

In the Right of Way Trailer (1911)

13 July 1911

John Burton, a railroad clerk from the east, was spending his vacation hunting in the wild lands about John Walsh's shack.

Only a Sister Trailer (1911)

02 February 1911

If John was half the man that Molly is, she and her father would have been a great deal better off. Molly by her industry and ambition has saved up five hundred dollars to go to college and complete her education; she is very proud of her achievement.

A Western Girl Trailer (1911)

07 December 1911

Dick, an easterner, comes west to try his luck at mining. No sooner does he arrive than Hartley, the local gambler and all-around villain, commences to make sport at his expense.

The Warrant for Red Rube Trailer (1911)

30 March 1911

Bill Sanders, sheriff of Alkali County, gets a warrant for Red Rube, the tough. He gives it to his deputies to serve, but Rube gets busy with the strong arm and makes them look like monkeys.

Pals Trailer (1910)

01 December 1910

Denton, a young easterner, arrives in the gold-fields, looks about for a "find" and a partner. Entering a saloon, he partakes of some refreshment, watches the patrons of the place and studies their characters, while thus engaged a young miner, named Harper, somewhat prejudiced against easterners, engages in a quarrel with a Mexican who is about to plunge a knife into the miner when Denton seizes his wrist and wrenches the weapon from his grasp.

Her Spoiled Boy Trailer (1911)

08 June 1911

Robert Burton was an only son and his indulgent mother had spoiled him. Bob was not all bad, but he was woefully weak and could not stick long at any one task.

The Crimson Scars Trailer (1911)

05 January 1911

The stage appeals very strongly to the child of temperamental nature and often it dreams of the glory and fame attending success.

Honor of the Flag Trailer (1911)

29 June 1911

Mary lived with her mother at the XX ranch, which was on the Rio Grande, just across from Mexico, and, as there was a ford there, it was easy for persons to cross from either side.

The Snake in the Grass Trailer (1911)

09 March 1911

Margie, of the "Flying B" ranch, knew it was to run across a snake in the tall Texas grass, but she did not realize that there are people who, like snakes, conceal themselves until they are ready to sting.

A Mountain Wife Trailer (1910)

10 November 1910

In the mountain wilds of Tennessee there is no end to the manufacture of moonshine whiskey. Whole families live on this nefarious trade and many of them die by it.

The Outlaw and the Baby Trailer (1912)

18 January 1912

Joe Fuller, the outlaw and bandit, draws rein at a humble cottage and begs refreshment. The traditional hospitality of the west is at once shown him by Jane White, who is alone in the house at the time, with her baby daughter.

Jack Mason's Last Deal Trailer (1911)

13 April 1911

Old Watson the prospector is the proud owner of a mine and a daughter, Ruth, but when Jack Mason, the gambler, comes to town and opens a faro game, Old Watson loses all his money and mortgages this mine to Jim Sanders, a sneak.

Her Faithful Heart Trailer (1911)

06 April 1911

Mary is only the assistant housekeeper of the ranch, but she has a heart as big and faithful as a queen's.

The Spring Round-Up Trailer (1911)

11 May 1911

It was April weather on Lloyd's ranch, but all was not sunshine. The mortgage was due, and while there were enough cattle to sell to pay it, they were woefully short of men to handle them.

A Western Welcome Trailer (1910)

22 December 1910