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- DirectorAuguste LumièreLouis LumièreStarsMadeleine KoehlerMarcel KoehlerMrs. Auguste LumiereA train arrives at La Ciotat station.
- DirectorGeorges MélièsStarsJehanne d'AlcyJules-Eugène LegrisGeorges MélièsWith the help of a magic cauldron, Mephistopheles conjures up a variety of supernatural characters.
- DirectorLouis LumièreStarsAntoine FéraudAntoine LumièreFélicien TreweyTwo men play cards, as a third watches and a waiter brings drinks. The third man pours drinks as the waiter laughs.
- DirectorLouis LumièreStarsAuguste LumièreAuguste Lumière directs four workers in the demolition of an old wall at the Lumière factory. One worker is pressing the wall inwards with a jackscrew, while another is pushing it with a pick. When the wall hits the ground, a cloud of white dust whirls up. Three workers continue the demolition of the wall with picks.
- DirectorWilliam HeiseStarsMay IrwinJohn C. RiceIn 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.
- DirectorAlexandre PromioA male lion, right next to bars that are about 6 or 8 inches apart, keenly watches a uniformed zoo attendant toss small morsels of food into the cage. The lion alternates between finding the food on the cage floor and reaching through the bars to swipe at the man, who stays alarmingly close to the beast. In the background are the large rocks and brick wall at the back of the lion's habitat.
- DirectorRobert W. PaulStarsPaul ClergetMiss Ross-SelwickeHusband comes home late and wakes the wife.
- DirectorWilliam K.L. DicksonStarsEugen SandowStrong-man Eugene (Eugen) Sandow poses in a long shot on a bare stage against a black background, wearing only tight trunks and laced sandals. He begins with his arms folded against his chest, looking off screen left, then strikes a variety of poses that accentuate his muscular development. These positions include flexing his right arm with the fist to his head and face to shoulder; turning his back to the camera and flexing his upper arms and shoulder muscles; and, with his back still to the camera, stretching out and up with one arm at a time. Sandow then turns back to face the camera and performs a standing back flip. He closes in the same pose with which he opened From Biograph photo catalog: 24 feet. Still another picture of the great athlete displaying his muscles, and turning a somersault without touching hands to the floor.
- DirectorAlice GuyStarsAlice GuyGermaine SerandYvonne SerandThe first film directed by a female director, "The Cabbage Fairy" presents a brief fantasy tale involving a strange fairy who can produce and deliver babies coming out of cabbages. Gently moving through the cabbages and using of lovely gestures, she takes one baby out of there, then makes more magic and delivers two more.
- DirectorJames H. WhiteA pair of bucolic lovers discovered by the wrathful father, who teaches the gallant a lesson.
- DirectorAlexandre Promio
- DirectorRobert W. PaulAn actuality record of Blackfriars Bridge, London, taken from the southern end looking northwards over the Thames by R.W.Paul in July 1896. It was screened as part of his Alhambra Theatre programme shortly afterwards, certainly no later than 31 August, as it is included in a printed programme of that date (as 'Traffic on Blackfriars Bridge'). Two or three of the pedestrians seem aware of the camera's presence, though not to any particularly noticeable extent.
- DirectorEsme Collings
- DirectorJames H. White"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."
- "A well-known character, in a dance that created considerable excitement when first introduced in America."
- DirectorEugène PirouStarsLouise WillyA woman prepares for bed, while a man watches.
- DirectorCecil M. HepworthStarsDavid DevantConjuror produces eggs from head and arms.
- DirectorMax Skladanowsky
- DirectorAurélio da Paz dos Reis
- DirectorMarius Sestier
- DirectorGabriel VeyreStarsPorfirio Díaz
- DirectorGeorges MélièsStarsJehanne d'AlcyGeorges MélièsAs an elegant maestro of mirage and delusion drapes his beautiful female assistant with a gauzy textile, much to our amazement, the lady vanishes into thin air.
- DirectorCharles MoissonThe first film ever shot in Frankfurt shows the arrival of Emperor William II at Opernplatz for the celebration of the 25th anniversary of the German-French peace treaty which was signed at "Hotel zum Schwan". The film consists of only one shot: The camera is standing alongside of a tribune, the committee members are waiting for the Emperor, the preparers arrive, then the imperial carriage. The Emperor alights, gives a military salute and is surrounded by the celebratory committee.
- DirectorAurélio da Paz dos ReisCampinos on horseback drive small herds of cattle through the vast area of the traditional fair, before prospective buyers.
- DirectorCharles Pathé
- DirectorVittorio CalcinaStarsQueen MargheritaKing Umberto
- DirectorItalo PacchioniStarsAchille PacchioniEttore Pacchioni
- DirectorConstant Girel
- DirectorJames H. WhiteStarsHung-chang Li
- DirectorGabriel VeyreTwo duelists, armed with pistols, fire: one of them is hit and collapses.
- DirectorLuigi Sciutto
- DirectorEsme CollingsStarsAuguste Van BieneMrs. Van BieneServant persuades cellist to play and his errant wife returns.
- DirectorAlexandre Promio
- DirectorGabriel VeyreA short black and white film of a boat full of passengers on a river in Mexico.
- DirectorHenry ShortThe water beats relentlessly against the Hell's Mouth (Boca do Inferno), one of the main natural attractions of Lisbon's west coast, filmed from above almost in a vertical plunge onto the deep, rocky ground.
- DirectorGeorges Hatot
- DirectorJames H. WhiteTwo men have a contest to see which one can be the first to eat a large slice of watermelon.
- DirectorJames H. WhiteMembers of the New York state militia enjoy some relaxing time during a meal break.
- DirectorAurélio da Paz dos ReisOn a makeshift stage three pairs face-to-face in peasant clothes are dancing Minho's traditional step dance. The clothes are more close to Santarém folklore than the northern province of Minho.
- DirectorLouis Lumière
- DirectorGabriel VeyreStarsPorfirio DíazPresident Porfirio Díaz, escorted by horsemen, rides on horseback in a park; cyclists get off their bikes to greet him.
- DirectorLouis LumièreStarsFélicien TreweyA black in white short film in which a man writes backwards on a board and displays the message.
- DirectorFrancis DoublierA household gardener is outside watering the garden. Unknown to him, the son of another servant sneaks up behind him and steps on the hose, stopping the flow of water. The befuddled gardener doesn't know what happened to the water flow, putting the hose nozzle up to his face to investigate. The boy then steps off the hose, resulting in the gardener getting sprayed in the face with water. The boy ends up getting his comeuppance.
- DirectorBirt Acres
- DirectorLouis LumièreStarsFélicien TreweyA short black and white film which documents the performance of a juggler.
- DirectorLouis LumièreA short film in which a fixed camera documents the traffic on Westminster Bridge.
- DirectorLouis LumièreStarsAndrée LumièreSuzanne Lumière"Two babies are shown seated in high chairs and apparently enjoying themselves. Suddenly one snatches a toy from the other, and they indulge in hair-pulling."
- DirectorJames H. White"Formed by the junction of Broadway, Sixth Avenue and 35th Street. The picturesque low roofed Herald building is plainly shown; also the passing crowds and group of idlers."
- DirectorLouis LumièreA short black and white film which documents the workday of shipbuilders.
- DirectorWilliam HeiseStarsAmy MullerVaudeville 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.
- DirectorLouis LumièreA train arrives at the Perrache station.
- A short scene showing a small man-made pond and a number of boys playing with their boats.
- DirectorLouis LumièreStarsPierre BellingardAndré HonnoratMrs. Auguste LumiereA short black and white film documenting a group of gentleman engaged in lawn bowling.
- DirectorRobert W. PaulStarsAlhambra Girls
- DirectorCharles MoissonA fixed camera gets images of traffic and passers-by in Vienna's chic thoroughfare, popularly known as Ringstrasse (The Ring), at a junction with another large street.
- DirectorJames H. WhiteStarsJ. Stuart BlacktonThomas A. EdisonArtist draws Thomas Edison.
- StarsCissy FitzgeraldCissy Fitzgerald, in all her finery of billowy lace, with graceful and agile movements, and kick and wink, danced down to the foot-lights in that daring fashion with which so many became familiar when she visited Boston a short time ago. This reproduction was very much like the original, and elicited loud applause.
- DirectorLouis LumièreCharles MoissonThe facade and the traffic in front of the Cinematographe in London, close to the large ensign of the historical Empire Theatre, in London.
- DirectorAlexandre PromioA short black and white film which documents the parade procession at the wedding of Princess Maud in London.
- DirectorAlexandre PromioA short black and white film from the Lumière Brothers which documents a busy street scene.
- DirectorGabriel VeyreHelped by riders who move between the animals, cow herders pass a rope around the necks of the oxen and then lead them away.
- DirectorLouis LumièreStarsMrs. Auguste LumiereJeanne-Joséphine LumièreRose LumièreThis short documentary captures various men and children enjoying water activities.
- DirectorLouis LumièreStarsJeanne KoehlerMrs. Auguste LumiereAndrée LumièreA black and white short which documents a boat returning to the dock and the unloading of passengers.
- DirectorJames H. WhiteA lady watering the garden with a hose, a mischievous boy stops the flow of water until she looks for the cause, when he permits the water to flow, resulting in the lady taking an unexpected bath. The father then appears and chastises the youthful culprit. One of the best films ever made.
- DirectorCharles MoissonA black and white short film from the Lumiere brothers which documents the arrival of Count of Montebello.
- DirectorAlfred MoulStarsFred StoreyJulie SealeEllen DawsA woman sitting on a bench is approached by a soldier. Momentarily, she refuses his advances, but in no time at all, they are kissing each other passionately.
- DirectorGeorges Méliès
- DirectorGeorges Méliès
- DirectorCamille CerfStarsTsar Nicholas IITsarina AlexandraGrand Duchess AnastasiaThe coronation of the Russian Tsar Nicholas II in Moscow.
- A short documentary detailing visitors of an amusement park riding three separate attractions.
- DirectorAuguste LumièreLouis LumièreAt the alert of a man, firefighters immediately left Southwark Fire Station.
- DirectorCharles MoissonA black and white short film in which passengers are filmed embarking and debarking from a gondola.
- DirectorJames H. WhiteThe 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.
- DirectorClément Maurice
- DirectorCharles MoissonA short black and white film captures the activity of a busy street in St. Petersburg, Russia.
- DirectorFrancis DoublierA black and white short from the Lumière brothers documenting the coronation ceremony of the Tsar in Moscow.
- DirectorFrancis DoublierA short black and white film documenting the arrival of the Empress mother and the Great Duchess of Turkey.
- StarsG.H. Chirgwin'The White Eyed Kaffir' performs a sword dance with tobacco pipes.
- StarsG.H. Chirgwin'The White Eyed Kaffir' performs with top hat.
- StarsDavid DevantConjuror rapidly forms number of objects from large sheet of paper.
- StarsEugen Sandow
- DirectorLouis LumièreIn 1896, cinema pioneer Louis Lumière decided to register a man doing impressive tricks on his bicycle, closely observed by a curious crowd. Riding it backwards or standing on the top of the bike, sometimes in a clumsy way, other times like a master of this craft, the man seems to be enjoying himself while leaving the passers by truly wanting to know how he manages to perform all those tricks.
- StarsLevant Richardson
- StarsJules FuerstFélicien TreweyThree young women dance in Drury Lane, London.
- DirectorRobert W. PaulOne of the prettiest pictures of child life we have yet offered. Two pretty children are seated in their high chairs playing "Tea Party" with their dishes arranged about them. They become engaged in a dispute over the possession of a piece of cake and one of them cries, giving the most perfect and child-like facial expressions we have yet had the pleasure of seeing.
- StarsAnnabelle Moore"A very graceful dance with voluminous draperies, by Annabelle Moore, well-known on the metropolitan stage."
- DirectorWilliam K.L. DicksonStarsJoseph JeffersonThe seventh of eight short black and white films from director William K.L. Dickson in which he chronicles the story of Rip Van Winkle. In this film, Rip awakes from his slumber, having significantly aged during his sleep.
- DirectorWilliam K.L. DicksonStarsJoseph JeffersonThe third of eight short black and white films from director William K.L. Dickson in which he chronicles the story of Rip Van Winkle. In this film, Rip helps the dwarf carrying the barrel into the mountains.
- DirectorWilliam K.L. DicksonStarsJoseph JeffersonThe fourth of eight short black and white films from director William K.L. Dickson in which he chronicles the story of Rip Van Winkle. In this film, Rip encounters several other dwarf-like mountain-dwellers.
- DirectorWilliam K.L. DicksonStarsJoseph JeffersonThe first of eight short black and white films from director William K.L. Dickson in which he chronicles the story of Rip Van Winkle. In this film, two men - one of them being Rip himself - toast and enjoy their drinks.
- DirectorWilliam K.L. DicksonStarsJoseph JeffersonThe sixth of eight short black and white films from director William K.L. Dickson in which he chronicles the story of Rip Van Winkle. In this film, Rip passes out from drinking and falls asleep.
- In this short documentary a camera placed in the street captures the activity of the city.
- DirectorGabriel Veyre
- DirectorGabriel VeyreNative Americans in traditional outfits, sitting on the floor, sharing their meal.
- DirectorConstant GirelWhile a "barrier guard" opens access to the bridge, the crowd of passers-by crosses.
- DirectorWilliam K.L. DicksonStarsJoseph JeffersonThe second of eight short black and white films from director William K.L. Dickson in which he chronicles the story of Rip Van Winkle. In this film, a dwarf carrying a barrel appears. Rip friendly takes the barrel from him.
- DirectorWilliam K.L. DicksonStarsAnnabelle MooreAnnabelle (Whitford) Moore performs her popular serpentine dance routine. She twirls around, and as she does so, she uses her long skirts to create a variety of patterns.