Films and TV Shows from the 1890s

poster The Temptation of St. Anthony
The Temptation of St. Anthony
2mn - Fantasy
St. Anthony is tempted by visions of women, including one that is transformed from the image of Jesus Christ Himself!
poster The Pillar of Fire
The Pillar of Fire
(3.2/5)
1mn - Fantasy
A devil wearing bat-like wings and brandishing a trident dances around a giant pot, conjuring forth flame from his trident to lit a fire beneath the pot. After the devil works the fire with bellows, an an…
poster Kidnapping by Indians
Kidnapping by Indians
2mn - Western, Drama
Kidnapping by Indians is a 1899 British silent short Western film, made by the Mitchell and Kenyon film company, shot in Blackburn, England. It is believed to be the first Western film, pre-dating Edwin S…
poster Baby's Meal
Baby's Meal
1mn - Documentary, Family
A dad feeds his lunch to a baby.
poster Rough Sea at Dover
Rough Sea at Dover
1mn - Documentary
The surf pounds against a breakwater on which are visible several people standing. The wall looks to be about 20 feet above sea level and extend at least 100 feet into the water. A large wave rolls pictur…
poster The Miller and the Sweep
The Miller and the Sweep
1mn - Comedy
In front of a flour mill, two men fight. One is the miller, and he's swinging a bag of flour in the scuffle. The other is a chimney sweep, and he's swinging what may be a bag of flour, but when it breaks …
poster The Arrival of the King of Siam in Stockholm
The Arrival of the King of Siam in Stockholm
1mn - Documentary
The first Swedish film by photographer Ernest Florman. Kung Oscar II welcomes King Chulalonkorn of Siam, now Thailand, at Logårdstrappan. King Chulalonkorn visited Sweden in connection with Stockholmsutst…
poster Driving with Greenland Dogs
Driving with Greenland Dogs
1mn - Documentary
Johan Carl Joensen, a Danish colonial manager in Greenland, drives his dog sled in Copenhagen’s Fælledparken. (stumfilm.dk)
poster Annabelle Serpentine Dance
Annabelle Serpentine Dance
(3.3/5)
1mn - Documentary
In a long, diaphanous skirt, held out by her hands with arms extended, Broadway dancer Annabelle Moore performs. Her dance emphasizes the movement of the flowing cloth. She moves to her right and left acr…
poster Humorous Rollerskater
Humorous Rollerskater
(2.8/5)
1mn - Comedy
A roller skater performs a series of eccentric exercises.
poster Admiral Cigarette
Admiral Cigarette
1mn - Documentary
Late 1800s cigarette advertisement produced by Thomas Edison Manufacturing.
poster Constantinople, panorama de la corne d'or
Constantinople, panorama de la corne d'or
(2.9/5)
1mn - Documentary
Panoramic view of Constantinople.
poster The Landing of Savage South Africa at Southampton
The Landing of Savage South Africa at Southampton
1mn - Documentary
Members of the 'Savage South Africa' troupe at Southampton Docks. The film shows a group of Africans (Zulus) in full tribal attire at Southampton docks.
poster Hyde Park Bicycling Scene
Hyde Park Bicycling Scene
(2.6/5)
1mn - Documentary
poster Danse mexicaine
Danse mexicaine
1mn - Documentary
A man and a woman dance "jarabe tapatío" while some people watch.
poster Repas en famille
Repas en famille
1mn - Documentary
A family, including the father, the mother and two children, is seated around a table and eating their meal.
poster Loading a Boiler
Loading a Boiler
1mn - Documentary
Workers securing a boiler to the deck of a ship.
poster Vaulting
Vaulting
(2.7/5)
1mn - Documentary
Soldiers take turns performing a vaulting exercise which consists of standing on a horse.
poster The Haunted Castle
The Haunted Castle
1mn - Horror
A man has an encounter with several spooky apparitions in a castle that is evidently owned by the Devil.
poster Constantinople, panorama des rives du Bosphore
Constantinople, panorama des rives du Bosphore
(2.7/5)
1mn - Documentary
Panorama of Constantinople from the river.