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- "This picture shows the Canadian troops departing from Quebec for the war in Transvaal. The scene opens with the soldiers clad in campaign uniform, marching under the triumphal arch, cheered by thousands of spectators who are waving English flags. The troops next appear marching upon the wharf and finally embarking upon the transport Sardinia[n], which is to carry them to far away South Africa."
- "This picture shows the Canadian troops departing from Quebec for the war in Transvaal. The scene opens with the soldiers clad in campaign uniform, marching under the triumphal arch, cheered by thousands of spectators who are waving English flags. The troops next appear marching upon the wharf and finally embarking upon the transport Sardinia[n], which is to carry them to far away South Africa."
- This is acknowledged by exhibitors to be the funniest of all moving magical films. A countryman is seen entering the office of the spiritualist and paying his fee. He is then mesmerized and sees funny things. He drops his handkerchief on the floor and as he reaches for it, it gradually grows larger and larger, dancing up and down, and going through funny antics until before the eye of the spectator it turns into a ghost of enormous proportions. It then vanishes and as the countryman is in the act of sitting in the chair, the ghost suddenly appears and the countryman receives a great fright. He then jumps up and throws off his hat and coat, and they immediately fly back on his body. He repeatedly throws them off and they as often return. This scene finally closes by numerous ghost and hobgoblins appearing and disappearing before the eyes of the frightened countryman, who finally leaves the room in great haste.
- "Showing the gallant Admiral standing directly in front of the camera, life size, his head bare, graciously bidding his guests adieu. This was exhibited at the Eden Musee and Koster and Bial's, New York, to 18,000 people the next day after the picture was taken."
- 1899 American short film reenacting the actual historical event of US Colonel Frederick N. Funston swimming the Baglag River under heavy Filipino fire in April 1899 for which he was awarded the Medal of Honor.
- Mrs. Smith can't make the stove burn. Bad draught. Crooked stovepipe. Little Lucy toasts her fingers, shivering and unhappy. Papa Smith comes in. Of course he can fix it! Tries. Tries again. It don't burn. Gets mad and kicks it over. Tableau.
- Papa is reading his newspaper and his little girl tickles his neck with a long straw. Thinking it is a fly papa "shoos" away the supposed fly with his hand. The tickling continues now on his ear, and papa waves his newspaper round his head. Not yet content, the little mischief maker continues her fun, and the man loses all patience, and makes such a wild commotion that he loses his balance, and falls over backwards, chair and all. Sure to make fun for children, both great and small.
- The second Act of this beautiful opera. Consists of five scenes, about 1,300 feet in length. 1. Duet outside the Inn. 2. Quartette inside the Inn. 3. Spinning Wheel Chorus. 4. Martha singing "Last Rose of Summer." 5. Good Night Quartette. This film shows a quartette of well-known opera singers acting and singing their parts in this ever popular opera. The subject are taken with the greatest care and the films manufactured by the Edison Manufacturing Company. Managers can arrange to produce this exhibition throughout the country and can obtain a quartette of church singers to remain behind the scenes and sing the parts and produce a remarkably fine entertainment, besides giving a local interest to the same by utilizing local talent. If it is desired to do so, however, the quartette can be engaged to travel with the exhibition. Other operas and plays in preparation.
- The scene starts at 19th street and Fifth avenue. The picture was taken from an automobile and shows the arch full to life size. During the approach of the camera the spectators imagine themselves passing under the arch and proceeding up Fifth avenue. The automobile then turns suddenly into 26th street, toward Broadway. The graceful arch and wonderful historical columns form a very attractive background. This picture also gives the spectator a glimpse of two of New York's greatest thoroughfares, as the arch is located at the junction of Broadway and Fifth avenue, better known as Madison Square.
- Photographer tries to take a picture of a ghost, but it won't keep still and then vanishes.
- Pluto appears before the gates of the Infernal Palace, and, sending for his Imp, commands him to bring the Book of Fates. A Mortal then appears upon the scene and Pluto demands him to sign the Book of Fates. The Mortal takes the pen and as he writes upon the book, smoke is seen to arise from the pages (a fine mystery effect). The Imp then commands the Mortal to enter the gates of the Infernal Palace, the Mortal refuses and a duel with swords ensues. The Imp succeeds in killing the Mortal, then proceeds to dismember the body. First a leg, then an arm, then the head and finally the whole body of the Mortal is thrown through the body of Pluto within the gates. The Imp steps to the foreground of the picture and running toward his Master, Pluto, dives through his body and disappears within the gates. A remarkably fine mysterious picture, creating much amusement to an audience.
- The scene opens with two little children kneeling at the feet of their mother and saying their prayers. The mother tucks the children snugly in bed and leaves the room. Santa Claus suddenly appears on the roof, just outside the children's bedroom window, and proceeds to enter the chimney, taking with him his bag of presents and a little hand sled for one of the children. He goes down the chimney and suddenly appears in the children's room through the fireplace. He distributes the presents and mysteriously causes the appearance of a Christmas tree laden with gifts. The scene closes with the children waking up and running to the fireplace just too late to catch old Santa Claus by the legs. Santa Claus makes his escape through the chimney and the children are delighted with the presents which he has left. This is a remarkably clear picture, especially pleasing to children.
- The passing crowds on this great boulevard are always interesting to watch. Bicyclists, pedestrians, carriages and cabs whirl by in kaleidoscopic profusion. A steam train enters in the distance, marking its route with light puffs of steam. An interesting feature of the picture is the pool of water on the crossing in the foreground which causes temporary embarrassment to some of the ladies who are obliged to take long strides to step over same.
- "This shows a body of U.S. Infantrymen attacking a fore of Filipino Insurgents, who are strongly entrenched on a high hill. The U.S. soldiers make a gallant chart up the hill, headed by an officer mounted on a white horse, and after fierce fighting, capture the Filipino stronghold."
- Taken off Larchmont, July 8. Boats are shown one after the other, rounding the south-east stake boat, the Columbia leading. As they approach the Judge's boat the wonderful spread of canvas is shown, three jibs, sheets, topsail and spinnaker set. The Defender's boom dips into the water every now and then, throwing the spray high into the air. Close views of both yachts are also shown, giving details of crews and rigging. The nearby view of the Defender shows her swinging off on another tack.
- "Great Hit. Two delinquent clerks are seated in a broker's office engaged in a game of cards. The boss suddenly appears walking through the corridor. The cards are thrown down in great haste and when the employer enters the office the clerks are apparently busily engaged in their work. The boss looks over the mail and then sits down behind an adjacent screen to enjoy the morning paper. A lady suddenly enters the office and upon inquiring for the broker, is shown behind the screen by one of the clerks. He immediately calls the attention of the stenographer and they post themselves upon the chairs and engage in looking over the top of the screen. One of the chairs is suddenly tipped over by the office boy and the clerks and screen fall upon the unsuspecting broker. He immediately becomes wrathful, throws off his coat and proceeds to clear out of the office. One of the clerks becomes frightened and jumps through the window into the corridor; the other is unceremoniously fired through the door. This is an extremely humorous picture."
- Mr. Jones seduces the cook, but is discovered by Mrs. Jones.