Thomas Edison Films
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1. Monkeyshines, No. 1 (1890)
Not Rated | 1 min | Documentary, Short
One of W.K.L. Dickson's laboratory workers horses around for the camera.
Directors: William K.L. Dickson, William Heise | Star: Giuseppe Sacco Albanese
Votes: 1,646
2. Monkeyshines, No. 2 (1890)
1 min | Short
In an experiment that follows up on the results of 'Monkeyshines, No. 1', an Edison company worker again moves around in front of the motion picture camera.
Directors: William K.L. Dickson, William Heise | Star: Giuseppe Sacco Albanese
Votes: 1,197
3. Dickson Greeting (1891)
Not Rated | 1 min | Short
The very first American film shown to public audiences and the press. It depicts William K.L. Dickson taking off his hat and greeting the audience.
Director: William K.L. Dickson | Star: William K.L. Dickson
Votes: 1,567
4. Newark Athlete (1891)
Not Rated | 1 min | Documentary, Short, Sport
An athlete swings Indian clubs.
Director: William K.L. Dickson
Votes: 1,816
5. Men Boxing (1891)
Not Rated | 1 min | Documentary, Short, Action
Two men wearing boxing gloves prepare to spar in the Edison Company studio.
Directors: William K.L. Dickson, William Heise
Votes: 1,113
6. Blacksmith Scene (1893)
Unrated | 1 min | Short, Comedy
Three men hammer on an anvil and pass a bottle of beer around.
Director: William K.L. Dickson | Stars: Charles Kayser, John Ott
Votes: 2,769
7. The Barbershop (1893)
1 min | Documentary, Short
Customer gets a lightning-fast shave.
Directors: William K.L. Dickson, William Heise
Votes: 1,206
8. Edison Kinetoscopic Record of a Sneeze (1894)
1 min | Documentary, Short
A man (Thomas Edison's assistant) takes a pinch of snuff and sneezes. This is one of the earliest Thomas Edison films and was the first motion picture to be copyrighted in the United States.
Director: William K.L. Dickson | Star: Fred Ott
Votes: 2,192
9. Athlete with Wand (1894)
Not Rated | 1 min | Short, Sport
A gymnast assumes a number of positions while holding a wand in both hands.
Director: William K.L. Dickson
Votes: 618
10. Sandow: The Strong Man (1894)
Not Rated | 1 min | Documentary, Short
Eugen Sandow, who claims to be the strongest man in the world, appears in the Edison Company's film studio.
Director: William K.L. Dickson | Star: Eugen Sandow
Votes: 1,231
11. Carmencita (1894)
Not Rated | 1 min | Documentary, Short
Performing on what looks like a small wooden stage, wearing a dress with a hoop skirt and white high-heeled pumps, Carmencita does a dance with kicks and twirls, a smile always on her face.
Director: William K.L. Dickson | Star: Carmencita
Votes: 2,048
12. The Boxing Cats (Prof. Welton's) (1894)
Not Rated | 1 min | Short, Action, Comedy
"A glove contest between trained cats. A very comical and amusing subject, and is sure to create a great laugh." (by Edison Films)
Directors: William K.L. Dickson, William Heise | Star: Henry Welton
Votes: 1,436
13. Caicedo (with Pole) (1894)
Unrated | 1 min | Short
"King of the slack wire. His daring feats of balancing as he performs his thrilling feats in midair show that he is perfectly at home." (from Edison Films)
Director: William K.L. Dickson | Star: Juan A. Caicedo
Votes: 915
14. Annabelle Butterfly Dance (1894)
Not Rated | 1 min | Documentary, Short
Annabelle (Whitford) Moore performs one of her popular dances. For this performance, her costume has a pair of wings attached to her back, to suggest a butterfly. As she dances, she uses her long, flowing skirts to create visual patterns.
Director: William K.L. Dickson | Star: Annabelle Moore
Votes: 995
15. Cock Fight, No. 2 (1894)
Not Rated | 1 min | Short
Two gamecocks are fighting inside a wire cage, while two spectators look on in the background. The two men agree to make a bet on the outcome. One of them shows his money to the other, who is commenting on the fight.
Directors: William K.L. Dickson, William Heise | Star: Henry Welton
Votes: 497
16. Corbett and Courtney Before the Kinetograph (1894)
Not Rated | 1 min | Short, Sport
James J. Corbett and Peter Courtney meet in a boxing exhibition.
Directors: William K.L. Dickson, William Heise | Stars: James J. Corbett, Peter Courtney
Votes: 857
17. Sioux Ghost Dance (1894)
Not Rated | 1 min | Short, Western
A group of Sioux Indians from Buffalo Bill's Wild West exhibition demonstrates a dance called a "ghost dance".
Directors: William K.L. Dickson, William Heise
Votes: 816
18. Buffalo Dance (1894)
Not Rated | 1 min | Documentary, Short, Western
Three Sioux Indians perform a 'buffalo dance', while two others use drums to supply a rhythm. The three dancers move around in a circle as they perform the various actions that are part of the dance.
Director: William K.L. Dickson | Stars: Hair Coat, Parts His Hair, Last Horse
Votes: 1,034
19. Hadj Cheriff (1894)
Not Rated | 1 min | Short
Hadj Cheriff, a performer known for a variety of unusual abilities, demonstrates part of his act in the Edison studio.
Directors: William K.L. Dickson, William Heise | Star: Hadj Cheriff
Votes: 550
20. Glenroy Bros., No. 2 (1894)
1 min | Short, Comedy
The Glenroy Brothers perform a portion of their vaudeville act, "The Comic View of Boxing: The Tramp & the Athlete".
Directors: William K.L. Dickson, William Heise | Stars: The Glenroy Brothers, Thomas Glenroy, William Glrenroy
Votes: 520
21. Luis Martinetti, Contortionist (1894)
Unrated | 1 min | Short
Luis Martinetti, a contortionist suspended from acrobatic flying rings, contorts himself for about thirty seconds. This is one of the first films made for Edison's kinetoscopes.
Director: William K.L. Dickson | Star: Luis Martinetti
Votes: 710
22. Bucking Broncho (1894)
Not Rated | 1 min | Documentary, Short, Western
A fine exhibition of horsemanship by Lee Martin, a genuine cowboy. This particular broncho is an unusually wicked one. (from Edison Films)
Directors: William K.L. Dickson, William Heise | Stars: Frank Hammitt, Lee Martin, Sunfish
Votes: 751
23. Edison Kinetoscope Records: Annie Oakley (1894)
Not Rated | 1 min | Documentary, Short, Western
Annie Oakley, the 'Little Miss Sure Shot' of the 'Wild West' gives an exhibition of rifle shooting at glass balls and clay pigeons in a film from the Edison Catalog.
Director: William K.L. Dickson | Stars: Francis E. Butler, Annie Oakley
Votes: 1,491
24. Imperial Japanese Dance (1894)
Not Rated | 1 min | Short
A charming representation of the Mikado dance by three beautiful Japanese ladies in full costume. Very effective when colored. (from the Edison Catalog)
Directors: William K.L. Dickson, William Heise | Star: The Sarashe Sisters
Votes: 666
25. Chinese Laundry Scene (1894)
1 min | Short, Comedy
The pursuit of Hop Lee by an irate policeman.
Directors: William K.L. Dickson, William Heise | Stars: Phil Doreto, Robetta
Votes: 611
26. Band Drill (1894)
Not Rated | 1 min | Short, Comedy
A scene from Charles Hoyt's 'A Milk White Flag': A brass band marches out, led by bandmaster Steele Ayers. When Ayers reaches his position, he turns around and directs the musicians as they take up their own positions.
Directors: William K.L. Dickson, William Heise | Stars: Fred W. Boardman, William Cushing, Ad Dorsch, E.P. Brown
Votes: 564
27. Fire Rescue Scene (1894)
1 min | Drama, Short
"Firemen in working uniform, rubber coats, helmets, and boots. Thrilling rescue from burning building. Smoke effects are fine." - from the Edison Catalog
Directors: William K.L. Dickson, William Heise
Votes: 622
28. Billy Edwards and the Unknown (1895)
Not Rated | 1 min | Short, Sport
Billy Edwards and a challenger named Warwick fight an exhibition boxing match.
Director: William K.L. Dickson | Stars: Billy Edwards, Warwick
Votes: 354
29. Dickson Experimental Sound Film (1894)
Not Rated | 1 min | Short, Music
The earliest extant sound film. William K.L. Dickson stands in the background next to a huge sound pickup horn connected to a Thomas Edison phonograph recorder. As he plays a violin, two ... See full summary »
Director: William K.L. Dickson | Star: William K.L. Dickson
Votes: 2,563
30. Princess Ali (1895)
Not Rated | 1 min | Short
Princess Ali, of Barnum and Bailey's circus, performs an Egyptian dance in the Edison Company's studio. As she dances, some musicians perform in the background to provide accompaniment.
Director: William Heise | Star: Princess Ali
Votes: 516
31. Annabelle Serpentine Dance (1895)
Not Rated | 1 min | Documentary, Short
Annabelle (Whitford) Moore performs one of her popular dance routines. She uses her dance steps and her long, flowing skirts to create a variety of visual patterns.
Directors: William K.L. Dickson, William Heise | Star: Annabelle Moore
Votes: 2,403
32. The Execution of Mary, Queen of Scots (1895)
Not Rated | 1 min | Short, History
This short film, one of the first to use camera tricks, depicts the execution of Mary, Queen of Scots.
Director: Alfred Clark | Stars: Robert Thomae, Mrs. Robert L. Thomas
Votes: 2,553
33. Amy Muller (1896)
Not Rated | 1 min | Documentary, Short
Vaudeville dancer Amy Muller performs a portion of her stage routine, which features dancing on her toes. She dances on one toe for part of the performance. Later, she also twirls and does cartwheels.
Director: William Heise | Star: Amy Muller
Votes: 423
34. The Kiss (1896)
Not Rated | 1 min | Short, Romance
In a medium close-up shot of the first kiss ever recorded on screen, two fervent lovers cuddle and talk passionately at hair's breadth, just before the love-smitten gentleman decides to give his chosen one an innocent peck.
Director: William Heise | Stars: May Irwin, John C. Rice
Votes: 3,673
35. Shooting the Chutes (II) (1896)
Not Rated | 1 min | Documentary, Short
The camera shows a water ride at Bergen Beach at Coney Island. A raised track filled with water forms a chute, and a small boat full of park visitors slides down the chute. Alongside, empty boats are hauled back to the top of the ride.
Director: James H. White
Votes: 300
36. Fatima's Coochee-Coochee Dance (1896)
Not Rated | 1 min | Short
This is the lady whose graceful interpretations of the poetry of motion has made this dance so popular of recent years. - From 'The Phonoscope' (1899)
Director: James H. White | Star: Fatima
Votes: 388
37. Mess Call (1896)
Not Rated | 1 min | Documentary, Short
Members of the New York state militia enjoy some relaxing time during a meal break.
Director: James H. White
Votes: 250
38. Edison Drawn by 'World' Artist (1896)
Not Rated | 2 min | Documentary, Short
Artist draws Thomas Edison.
Director: James H. White | Stars: J. Stuart Blackton, Thomas A. Edison
Votes: 249
39. Watermelon Contest (1896)
1 min | Short, Comedy
Two men have a contest to see which one can be the first to eat a large slice of watermelon.
Director: James H. White
Votes: 319
40. Lone Fisherman (1896)
Not Rated | 1 min | Comedy, Short
"Depicts the patient fisherman, sitting on the end of a plank, waiting for a bite. Practical joker comes along and removes stone from other end of plank."
Director: James H. White
Votes: 324
41. Interrupted Lover (1896)
1 min | Comedy, Short
A pair of bucolic lovers discovered by the wrathful father, who teaches the gallant a lesson.
Director: James H. White
Votes: 359
42. Feeding the Doves (1896)
Not Rated | 1 min | Short, Documentary
A woman and a young girl each carry containers of bird feed, and they toss occasional handfuls to the chickens and doves in the farmyard. Most of the chickens stay nearby, but the doves occasionally fly off and then return to eat more.
Director: James H. White
Votes: 908
43. A Morning Bath (1896)
Not Rated | 1 min | Documentary, Short, Comedy
A woman is washing an infant child. She thrusts him, kicking and struggling, into a tub full of foaming water.
Director: James H. White
Votes: 544
44. The Burning Stable (1896)
Not Rated | 1 min | Short
"A burning wagon is dragged from the barn by the firemen, and four horses are rescued from the flames by the stablemen. Thick volumes of smoke pour from the doors and windows." - from the Edison Catalog
Director: James H. White
Votes: 398
45. Mounted Police Charge (1896)
Not Rated | 1 min | Documentary, Short
"A battalion of New York's famous mounted police at inspection. They approach at break-neck gallop." - from the Edison Catalog
Director: James H. White | Star: Sergeant Eagan
Votes: 329
46. Going to the Fire (1896)
Not Rated | 1 min | Documentary, Short
A crowd watches the Newark Fire Department respond to a call.
Director: James H. White
Votes: 272
47. The Morning Alarm (1896)
1 min | Documentary, Short
The Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Fire Department responds to an alarm on a December morning.
Director: James H. White
Votes: 357
48. Black Diamond Express (1896)
Not Rated | 1 min | Documentary, Short
"Train is first seen rounding a curve nearly a mile away. Approaches at the rate of 70 miles an hour, blowing a warning whistle to a gang of track repairers."
Director: James H. White | Stars: Benjamin F. Hardesty, Charles Lee
Votes: 340
49. Black Diamond Express, No. 1 (1897)
1 min | Documentary, Short
A train speeds toward the camera as several onlookers wave at it.
Director: James H. White
Votes: 143
50. American Falls from Above, American Side (1896)
Not Rated | 1 min | Documentary, Short
The camera shows a view of the American Falls and Goat Island.
Director: James H. White
Votes: 346
51. The First Sleigh-Ride (1897)
Not Rated | 1 min | Documentary, Short
In Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, normal routines are resuming after a snowstorm. Along a city street, pedestrians watch as a vehicle passes by. But then they see something unexpected, as two ... See full summary »
Director: James H. White
Votes: 281
52. Fifth Avenue, New York (1897)
1 min | Documentary, Short
"The famous parade ground of Metropolitan fashion. Exquisitely gowned women, club men, actresses, millionaires pass by on their afternoon stroll." - from the Edison Catalog
Director: James H. White
Votes: 279
53. Mr. Edison at Work in His Chemical Laboratory (1897)
Not Rated | 1 min | Documentary, Short
"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. The scene is an actual one, ... See full summary »
Director: James H. White | Star: Thomas A. Edison
Votes: 719
54. Return of Lifeboat (1897)
1 min | Documentary, Short
"Shows a life boat coming through the breakers. The surf is high and the stout boat is tossed about like a cork."
Director: James H. White
Votes: 285
55. Troop Ships for the Philippines (1898)
Not Rated | 1 min | Documentary, Short, War
The S.S. Australia departs from San Francisco Bay, carrying American soldiers to the Philippines.
Director: James H. White
Votes: 235
56. U.S. Troops Landing at Daiquiri, Cuba (1898)
Not Rated | 1 min | Documentary, Short, War
"The first U.S. Troops to land, June 22, 1898. Transports in the distance. Soldiers clamber up from boats onto the long railroad pier." - from the Edison Catalog
Director: William 'Daddy' Paley
Votes: 226
57. Shooting Captured Insurgents (1898)
Not Rated | 1 min | Short, War
"A file of Spanish soldiers line up the Cubans against a blank wall and fire a volley. The flash of rifles and drifting smoke make a very striking picture." - from the Edison Catalog
Directors: George S. Fleming, Edwin S. Porter
Votes: 338
58. The Burglar on the Roof (I) (1898)
Not Rated | 1 min | Short, Crime
There is a burglar on the rooftop of a Manhattan office building, and he is trying to break in. Two women spot him, and one of them begins beating him with a broom as they wait for help to ... See full summary »
Director: J. Stuart Blackton | Star: J. Stuart Blackton
Votes: 251
59. Fireman Rescuing Men and Women (1901)
Documentary, Short
Shows the efficiency of modern life-saving methods and apparatus now in use by the fire departments. Shows the front of a building burning and two ladders raised against it. Through a thick... See full summary »
Votes: 135
60. A Wringing Good Joke (1899)
Not Rated | 1 min | Short, Comedy
"Grandpa sits nodding in his armchair in the kitchen, where a sout, jolly washerwoman is washing clothes. While the woman leaves the tub to talk to a book agent, a small boy enters, and ... See full summary »
Director: James H. White
Votes: 202
61. Searching Ruins on Broadway, Galveston, for Dead Bodies (1900)
Not Rated | 1 min | Short, Documentary
This shows the heart of the tremendous drifts in the east end of Galveston. Hundreds of bodies are concealed in these immense masses, and at the time the picture was taken the odor given ... See full summary »
Director: Albert E. Smith
Votes: 215
62. The Kiss (1900)
Not Rated | 1 min | Documentary, Short, Romance
Nothing new, but an old thing done over again and done well. Some one has attempted to describe a kiss as "something made of nothing," but this is not one of that kind, but one of those old... See full summary »
Director: Edwin S. Porter | Star: Fred Ott
Votes: 479
63. Capture of Boer Battery by British (1900)
Not Rated | 1 min | Short, Drama, War
Nothing can exceed the stubborn resistance shown by the Gordon Highlanders, as we see them steadily advancing in the face of a murderous fire of the Boers, who are making their guns speak ... See full summary »
Director: James H. White
Votes: 212
64. New Black Diamond Express (1900)
Not Rated | 1 min | Documentary, Short
A crew of railroad workmen are busy along the tracks of the Lehigh Valley Railroad. When the Black Diamond Express appears in the distance, they begin to pull back from the rails to clear ... See full summary »
Director: James H. White
Votes: 168
65. Watermelon Contest (1900)
2 min | Short, Comedy
Four men each hold a large slice of watermelon, and have a race to see who can finish eating first. All four move quickly, but one man seems to be pulling ahead of the others. Soon the contestants begin to hinder one another's efforts.
Director: James H. White
Votes: 160
66. A Storm at Sea (1900)
Not Rated | 1 min | Documentary, Short
While our photographers were crossing the Atlantic Ocean a most wonderful and sensational picture was secured, showing a storm at sea. The picture was secured by lashing the camera to the ... See full summary »
Director: James H. White
Votes: 262
67. The Old Maid Having Her Picture Taken (1901)
Not Rated | 1 min | Comedy, Short
An old maid is walking about the studio while the photographer is getting his camera ready. She first looks at a hanger, which immediately falls from the wall, not being able to stand her ... See full summary »
Directors: George S. Fleming, Edwin S. Porter | Star: Gilbert Saroni
Votes: 256
68. Another Job for the Undertaker (1901)
Not Rated | 2 min | Short, Comedy
Shows a bedroom in a hotel. On the wall of the room is a conspicuous sign "Don't blow out the gas." A hayseed enters the room, accompanied by a bellboy. The boy deposits the Rube's bag and ... See full summary »
Director: Edwin S. Porter
Votes: 242
69. High Diving Scene (1901)
Not Rated | 1 min | Documentary, Short
A daredevil rides his bicycle down a ramp and attempts to land in a pool of water as a crowd of spectators watches.
Votes: 153
70. Photographing a Country Couple (1901)
Not Rated | 1 min | Comedy, Short
The scene opens showing Reuben and his best girl looking for a quiet place to spoon. A photographer enters and suggests taking their pictures. Reuben gets impatient, and walks over to the ... See full summary »
Votes: 152
71. What Happened on Twenty-third Street, New York City (1901)
Not Rated | 1 min | Short, Comedy
A winner and sure to please. In front of one of the largest newspaper offices is a hot air shaft through which immense volumes of air are forced by a blower. Ladies in crossing this shaft ... See full summary »
Directors: George S. Fleming, Edwin S. Porter | Stars: A.C. Abadie, Florence Georgie
Votes: 1,123
72. Pan-American Exposition by Night (1901)
Not Rated | 1 min | Documentary, Short
A great feature of the Pan-American Exposition, as unanimously conceded by all visitors, was the electric illumination of the Exposition grounds at night. After a great deal of ... See full summary »
Director: Edwin S. Porter
Votes: 589
73. Trapeze Disrobing Act (1901)
Not Rated | 2 min | Short, Comedy
In this short silent film, we see Charmion an early vaudeville strongwomen, perform her famous Trapeze disrobing act. During the Victorian era, Charmion believed in promoting physical culture and dress reform for women.
Directors: George S. Fleming, Edwin S. Porter | Star: Charmion
Votes: 343
74. Burning of Durland's Riding Academy (1902)
Not Rated | 3 min | Documentary, Short
This picture shows the fire at its height, the firemen playing water on the buildings, and the falling walls of one of the large stones. - from the Edison Catalog
Director: Edwin S. Porter
Votes: 176
75. The Burlesque Suicide, No. 2 (1902)
Not Rated | 1 min | Comedy, Short
A despondent-looking man sits behind a table that holds a drink and a gun. He hesitates, thinks things over, starts to take a drink, and then puts down the glass. Then he picks up the gun, raises it to his temple, and ...
Directors: George S. Fleming, Edwin S. Porter
Votes: 207
76. Jack and the Beanstalk (1902)
Not Rated | 10 min | Short, Fantasy
Porter's sequential continuity editing links several shots to form a narrative of the famous fairy tale story of Jack and his magic beanstalk. Borrowing on cinematographic methods ... See full summary »
Directors: George S. Fleming, Edwin S. Porter | Stars: James H. White, Thomas White
Votes: 801
77. The Interrupted Bathers (1902)
Not Rated | 1 min | Comedy, Short
Three girls are taking a bath in a quiet, shady spot along a beautiful stream. Another young lady in bathing attire reclines on the bank. The latter suddenly discovers two hoboes coming ... See full summary »
Directors: George S. Fleming, Edwin S. Porter
Votes: 222
78. Electrocuting an Elephant (1903)
Not Rated | 1 min | Documentary, Short, Horror
The execution of Topsy, a female elephant, in a publicity stunt advertising the opening of Luna Park on Coney Island. Topsy was originally owned by Forepaugh Circus where she killed a ... See full summary »
Director: Edwin S. Porter | Stars: Carl Goliath, Topsy
Votes: 1,929
79. Life of an American Fireman (1903)
Not Rated | 6 min | Short, Action
A fireman rushes into a carriage to rescue a woman from a house fire. He breaks the windowpanes and carries the woman to safety; after dangerous and uncertain moments he also saves the woman's son.
Directors: George S. Fleming, Edwin S. Porter | Stars: Edwin S. Porter, Vivian Vaughan, Arthur White, James H. White
Votes: 2,704
80. Egyptian Fakir with Dancing Monkey (1903)
Not Rated | 2 min | Documentary, Short
The fakir with his trick monkey is seated on the pavement in a street in Cairo. He plays a tom-tom, while the monkey dances the couchee-couchee. The movements of the monkey are very comical... See full summary »
Votes: 155
81. A Scrap in Black and White (1903)
Not Rated | 2 min | Short, Comedy, Sport
Shows a young black boy and a white boy in a lively set-to. They finally collapse in the centre of the ring after they have fought themselves to a stand-still. The referee proceeds to count... See full summary »
Votes: 156
82. Uncle Tom's Cabin (I) (1903)
Not Rated | 13 min | Short, Drama
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. Tom does not leave, but Eliza flees with her child. ... See full summary »
Director: Edwin S. Porter
Votes: 533
83. The Gay Shoe Clerk (1903)
Unrated | 1 min | Comedy, Short
A woman being fitted for shoes exposes her ankle to the shoe clerk, who is intrigued. He kisses her, but her chaperone hits him with her umbrella.
Director: Edwin S. Porter | Star: Edward Boulden
Votes: 1,184
84. Turning the Tables (1903)
1 min | Short, Comedy
A policeman confronts a group of boys who have ignored a 'No Bathing Allowed' sign.
Director: Edwin S. Porter
Votes: 155
85. What Happened in the Tunnel (1903)
Not Rated | 1 min | Comedy, Short
A woman riding a train must contend with the unwelcome advances of a male passenger.
Director: Edwin S. Porter | Stars: Gilbert M. 'Broncho Billy' Anderson, Bertha Regustus
Votes: 375
86. The Great Train Robbery (1903)
TV-G | 11 min | Short, Action, Adventure
A group of bandits stage a brazen train hold-up, only to find a determined posse hot on their heels.
Director: Edwin S. Porter | Stars: Gilbert M. 'Broncho Billy' Anderson, A.C. Abadie, George Barnes, Justus D. Barnes
Votes: 20,985
87. Rector's to Claremont (1904)
Not Rated | 4 min | Short, Comedy
When a group of diners boards a carriage, one man is left behind and chases after them on foot.
Director: Edwin S. Porter
Votes: 141
88. European Rest Cure (1904)
Not Rated | 17 min | Comedy, Short
An American tourist has a terrible ordeal on his European vacation.
Director: Edwin S. Porter
Votes: 234
89. How a French Nobleman Got a Wife Through the 'New York Herald' Personal Columns (1904)
Not Rated | 8 min | Comedy, Short
A French aristocrat, who has recently arrived in America, has placed a personal advertisement in the newspaper. In the ad, he invites any well-to-do young woman who is interested in ... See full summary »
Director: Edwin S. Porter
Votes: 295
90. Nervy Nat Kisses the Bride (1904)
Not Rated | 2 min | Short, Comedy
A tramp gets involved in mischief on a train.
Director: Edwin S. Porter
Votes: 157
91. Scarecrow Pump (1904)
Not Rated | 2 min | Short, Comedy
A boy tries to play a practical joke, but his target has other ideas.
Director: Edwin S. Porter
Votes: 146
92. The Strenuous Life (1904)
Not Rated | Short
A lighthearted spoof of family life and fatherhood. President Roosevelt, who had just won reelection, believed Americans had to lead "the strenuous life" (it was the title of one of his ... See full summary »
Votes: 21
93. The Ex-Convict (1904)
Not Rated | 8 min | Drama, Short
A recently released prisoner struggles to support his family.
Director: Edwin S. Porter
Votes: 231
94. The Kleptomaniac (1905)
Not Rated | 8 min | Crime, Drama, Short
A well-dressed woman steals several items from a department store. Meanwhile, a poor woman with two small children steals a loaf of bread out of desperation, and she is quickly caught and arrested. In court, what penalty will each face?
Director: Edwin S. Porter | Stars: Aline Boyd, Phineas Nairs, Jane Stewart, George Voijere
Votes: 416
95. The Seven Ages (1905)
Not Rated | 5 min | Short, Comedy, Drama
Reveals the most important stages of life, through one couple.
Director: Edwin S. Porter
Votes: 200
96. The Whole Dam Family and the Dam Dog (1905)
Not Rated | 5 min | Short, Comedy, Family
The Whole Dam Family and The Dam Dog is a popular fad which has been widely advertised by lithographs and souvenir mailing cards, and has recently been made the subject of a sketch in a New... See full summary »
Director: Edwin S. Porter | Stars: William Courtenay, Frank Daniels, May Irwin, Charlotte Walker
Votes: 749
97. Coney Island at Night (1905)
Not Rated | 4 min | Documentary, Short
A panorama of Coney Island, taken at night: the camera sweeps across the scene from a vantage point well above the area. It then moves in for closer views of Dreamland and Luna Park.
Director: Edwin S. Porter
Votes: 369
98. The Little Train Robbery (1905)
Not Rated | 12 min | Short, Action, Crime
In this parody of 1903's _Great Train Robbery, The (1903)_, also made by Edwin S. Porter, young bandits rob the passengers of a kiddie train and are chased by police officers.
Director: Edwin S. Porter
Votes: 344
99. The White Caps (1905)
Not Rated | 12 min | Drama, Short
Two members of a vigilante group known as 'The White Caps' post a warning sign on a man's home. When the man comes home, he tears down the sign, and then proceeds to abuse his wife both ... See full summary »
Directors: Wallace McCutcheon, Edwin S. Porter | Stars: Kate Toncray, John R. Cumpson, Arthur V. Johnson, Lionel Barrymore
Votes: 195
100. The Watermelon Patch (1905)
11 min | Comedy, Short
Several men take watermelons from a melon patch, and are pursued.
Directors: Wallace McCutcheon, Edwin S. Porter
Votes: 157
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