Thomas A. Edison Movie Trailers
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Mr. Edison at Work in His Chemical Laboratory Trailer (1897)
31 May 1897
“This film is remarkable in several respects. In the first place, it is full life-size. Secondly, it is the only accurate recent portrait of the great inventor.
Edison Trailer (2015)
20 January 2015
By the time he died in 1931, Thomas Alva Edison was one of the most famous men in the world. The holder of more patents than any other inventor in history, Edison had achieved glory as the genius behind such revolutionary inventions as sound recording, motion pictures, and electric light.
Star Power: The Creation Of United Artists Trailer (1998)
01 January 1998
The careers of D.W. Griffith, Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks, and Charlie Chaplin are chronicled culminating in the formation of United Artists and 1919.
Annie Oakley Trailer (1894)
01 November 1894
A short Edison Black Maria studio film featuring famed sharpshooter Annie Oakley, known as “Little Sure Shot.
Okay for Sound Trailer (1946)
07 September 1946
This short was released in connection with the 20th anniversary of Warner Brothers' first exhibition of the Vitaphone sound-on-film process on 6 August 1926.
Admiral Cigarette Trailer (1897)
01 August 1897
Late 1800s cigarette advertisement produced by Thomas Edison Manufacturing.
Blacksmithing Scene Trailer (1893)
08 May 1893
Three men hammer on an anvil and pass a bottle of beer around. Notable for being the first film in which a scene is being acted out.
Rescue - Resuscitation Trailer (1897)
25 October 1897
A line is shot to the man clinging to the overturned boat. He fastens it to his body using all his fast failing strength.
Pillow Fight Trailer (1897)
23 May 1897
“A comic subject, clear, bright and characteristic. Shows four girls in their night dresses, engaged in an animated pillow fight.
The Shadow of Hate: A History of Intolerance in America Trailer (1995)
16 June 1995
The film expresses the history of oppression, discrimination, violence and hate in America. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short.
Frankenstein Trailer (1910)
18 March 1910
Frankenstein, a young medical student, trying to create the perfect human being, instead creates a misshapen monster.
The Edison Kinetophone Trailer (1913)
07 February 1913
On February 17, 1913, after many years of R+D, Thomas Alva Edison introduced the Edison Kinetophone to an enthusiastic New York audience.
Alciede Capitane Trailer (1898)
01 January 1898
A showcase of trapeze artist Alciede Capitaine, billed as “The Perfect Woman,” whose daring feats on the flying bar combined grace with breathtaking athleticism.
Lucia di Lammermoor Trailer (1911)
01 January 1911
Metropolitan Opera stars, tenor Enrico Caruso and bass-baritone Pol Plancon, in a scene from the opera "Lucia di Lammermoor" filmed in Edison sound-on-disc process known as Cinephonograph.
The Film That Was Lost Trailer (1942)
31 October 1942
In this John Nesbitt's Passing Parade short, a look is taken at the problems of film preservation efforts in the 1930s and early 1940s.
Dickson Experimental Sound Film Trailer (1894)
31 August 1894
William K.L. Dickson plays the violin while two men dance. This is the oldest surviving sound film where sound is recorded on the phonograph.
Parade of Marines, U.S. Cruiser, 'Brooklyn' Trailer (1898)
20 October 1898
A short documentary capturing the officers and crew of the USS Brooklyn during a naval parade in Brooklyn, New York, on October 1, 1898, following the Spanish-American War.
Edison: The Invention of the Movies Trailer (2005)
01 January 2005
A history of the Edison Company, the pioneering film production company begun by Thomas A. Edison. Included are more than 140 complete films produced by the company between 1891 and 1918, along with interviews with film historians and archivists, and commentary by Charles Musser, a noted film historian and authority on the films of the Edison Company.
The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley Trailer (2019)
24 January 2019
With a magical new invention that promised to revolutionize blood testing, Elizabeth Holmes became the world’s youngest self-made billionaire, heralded as the next Steve Jobs.
The Golden Twenties Trailer (1950)
08 April 1950
Feature-length compilation of 1920s newsreel footage, with commentary about news, sports, lifestyles, and historical figures.
Naqoyqatsi Trailer (2002)
02 September 2002
A visual montage portrait of our contemporary world dominated by globalized technology and violence.
The Extraordinary Voyage Trailer (2011)
08 December 2011
An account of the extraordinary life of film pioneer Georges Méliès (1861-1938) and the amazing story of the copy in color of his masterpiece A Trip to the Moon (1902), unexpectedly found in Spain and restored thanks to the heroic efforts of a group of true cinema lovers.
Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound Trailer (2019)
25 October 2019
The history of cinematic sound, told by legendary sound designers and visionary filmmakers.
President McKinley Taking the Oath Trailer (1901)
16 March 1901
Filmed at the second inauguration of William McKinley on March 4, 1901, this short captures the president taking the oath of office at the U.
The Old Guard Trailer (1913)
17 February 1913
A veteran of the Napoleanic Wars recounts his memories and grants his blessings upon the marriage of his granddaughter and a young soldier.
Murnau, Borzage and Fox Trailer (2008)
09 December 2008
Documentary focusing on the film careers F.W. Murnau, Frank Borzage and William Fox and their impact on the history of cinema.
The Patchwork Girl of Oz Trailer (1914)
28 September 1914
Ojo and Unc Nunkie are out of food, so they decide to journey to the Emerald City where they will never starve.
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.
The Execution of Mary, Queen of Scots Trailer (1895)
28 August 1895
A short film depicting the execution of Mary, Queen of the Scots. Mary is brought to the execution block and made to kneel down with her neck over it.
Parsifal Trailer (1904)
12 November 1904
Klingsor seeks admission to the Holy Grail. Evil summons Kundry. Herzeloid appears with the child Parsifal.
The Deaf Mute Trailer (1913)
17 February 1913
Civil War drama of a Confederate spy who is captured by Union soldiers.
Votes for Women Trailer (1913)
01 January 1913
An Edison Kinetophone short featuring leading suffragists Harriet May Mills, Mrs. James Lees Laidlaw, Mrs.
A Minstrel Show Trailer (1913)
17 February 1913
An Edison Kinetophone short presenting an on-stage minstrel company performing musical numbers and patter; made as part of Edison’s early synchronized sound demonstrations.
East Side Drive, No. 1 Trailer (1896)
31 October 1896
East Side Drive, No. 1 (1896) is a brief, silent actual-city documentary directed by James H. White for Edison.
The Old Violin Trailer (1914)
01 January 1914
The Old Violin (1914) is a Kinetophone short produced by Edison, directed by Daniel Higham. The film features an elderly violinist reprimanding a young servant for playing ragtime music.
The Irish Policeman Trailer (1913)
01 January 1913
A short Edison Kinetophone film, part of Edison’s early experiments in synchronizing sound and image.
Andrew Carnegie Trailer (1914)
20 January 1914
A Kinetophone short featuring Andrew Carnegie speaking on “The Duty of the Wealthy Man,” recorded January 20, 1914, at Edison’s Bronx studio (production number 5113).
The Comet Trailer (1910)
01 January 1910
An Edison film created for a stage show, showcasing impressive special effects!
Before the Nickelodeon: The Cinema of Edwin S. Porter Trailer (1982)
09 October 1982
A documentary overview of the career of silent cinema pioneer Edwin S. Porter.
Serpentine Dance - Annabelle Trailer (1897)
01 January 1897
1897 version of Annabelle Moore performing a serpentine dance.
Inter-Collegiate Athletic Association Championships Trailer (1904)
07 June 1904
A location actuality filmed in Philadelphia (May 27–28, 1904) documenting the Inter-Collegiate Athletic Association’s championships: sprint and field events, crowds, and collegiate pageantry, presented with intertitle introductions.
Imperial Japanese Dance Trailer (1894)
05 November 1894
A graceful performance of the Mikado dance, featuring three Japanese women in elaborate traditional costume.
Jack's Joke Trailer (1913)
07 February 1913
A comic sketch that features two players who think each one is deaf, causing them to shout. Part of the Edison Kinetophone Collection.
The Crash of 1929 Trailer (1990)
19 November 1990
Based on eight years of continued prosperity, presidents and economists alike confidently predicted that America would soon enter a time when there would be no more poverty, no more depressions -- a "New Era" when everyone could be rich.
Fatima's Coochee-Coochee Dance Trailer (1896)
03 May 1896
The dancer Fatima, well-known for her dancing shows at the World's Exhibition in 1893, performs for the camera.
A Jewish Dance at Jerusalem Trailer (1903)
10 June 1903
A group of Jewish men in Ottoman Jerusalem perform a dance.
Launch of Life Boat Trailer (1897)
20 October 1897
This Edison short delivers everything the title says. In 24-seconds we see a boat being lowered into the water led by Capt.
Indian War Council Trailer (1894)
01 December 1894
This 1894 film depicts a staged “war council” featuring a group of Sioux men in traditional dress, seated in deliberation as Buffalo Bill Cody addresses them.
Julius Caesar Trailer (1913)
17 February 1913
An excerpt of the Shakespeare play presented in the Kinetophone sound system, in which the sound was provided by synchronized Edison cylinders.
American Falls from Above, American Side Trailer (1896)
12 December 1896
The camera shows a view of the American Falls and Goat Island.
A Trip to Mars Trailer (1910)
18 February 1910
A certain professor of chemistry discovers two substances that, combined, make it possible to contravene the laws of gravity, a discovery that will have unexpected consequences for him.
Little Mischief Trailer (1898)
31 August 1898
Papa is reading his newspaper and his little girl tickles his neck with a long straw. Thinking it is�
The Politician Trailer (1913)
17 March 1913
A political boss antagonizes his constituents when he delivers an oratory while being fed talking points from his daughter who is reading from the wrong newspaper.
Her Redemption Trailer (1913)
01 January 1913
A short Edison Kinetophone film, distributed by General Film Company, representative of Edison’s early sound-film experiments.
A Day with Thomas A. Edison Trailer (1922)
08 March 1922
A six-part documentary recording the 74-year-old Edison's collaborations with his staff, conversations with industrial leaders, and supervision of the factory's production line.
Skiing Scene in Quebec Trailer (1902)
04 December 1902
This short captures the thrill of winter sport in Canada, showing skiers racing downhill at high speed before leaping over a snow-built hurdle.
General Lee's Procession, Havana Trailer (1899)
20 January 1899
Filmed on January 1, 1899, this Edison short shows a victory march by General Lee and the Seventh Army Corps.
Corbett and Courtney Before the Kinetograph Trailer (1894)
17 November 1894
James J. Corbett and Peter Courtney meet in a boxing exhibition.
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.