Films and TV Shows from the 1890s

poster The Boxing Kangaroo
The Boxing Kangaroo
(2.6/5)
1mn - Documentary, Action
A man and a kangaroo stand up in front of each other with boxing gloves, and simulate a boxing match on a theatre stage.
poster Gugusse and the Automaton
Gugusse and the Automaton
1mn - Comedy, Fantasy
Gugusse, a clown, is both astounded and bewildered upon seeing the mechanical movements of an automaton.
poster Panorama pendant l'ascension de la Tour Eiffel
Panorama pendant l'ascension de la Tour Eiffel
1mn - Documentary
Panorama during the ascent of the Eiffel Tower.
poster Cordeliers' Square in Lyon
Cordeliers' Square in Lyon
1mn - Documentary
Pedestrian and horse-drawn vehicles traffic, across the Place des Cordeliers, in Lyon.
poster The Derby
The Derby
1mn - Documentary
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 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 Baby's Meal
Baby's Meal
1mn - Documentary, Family
A father, a mother and a baby are sitting at a table, on a patio outside. Dad is feeding Baby her lunch, while Mum is serving tea.
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 Poor Pierrot
Poor Pierrot
(3.3/5)
15mn - Comedy, Animation
One night, Arlequin comes to see his lover Colombine. But then Pierrot knocks at the door and Colombine and Arlequin hide. Pierrot starts singing but Arlequin scares him and the poor man goes away.
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 Humorous Rollerskater
Humorous Rollerskater
(2.8/5)
1mn - Comedy
A roller skater performs a series of eccentric exercises.
poster Pistol Duel
Pistol Duel
(3/5)
1mn - Drama
Based on a real event that occurred between two deputies, in Chapultepec Park.
poster Loading a Boiler
Loading a Boiler
1mn - Documentary
A stationary camera placed amidships looks toward the round end of a 10- or 12-foot boiler that's been loaded onto the open deck. Three men climb down from atop the boiler and then remove their ladder. Fo…
poster Vaulting
Vaulting
(2.7/5)
1mn - Documentary
Considered a remake of Lumière's La Voltige from 1895.
poster Repas en famille
Repas en famille
1mn - Documentary
A French family consisting of father, mother and two children, sitting around a table and eating a meal.
poster Admiral Cigarette
Admiral Cigarette
1mn - Documentary
Late 1800s cigarette advertisement produced by Thomas Edison Manufacturing.
poster Danse mexicaine
Danse mexicaine
1mn - Documentary
A man and a woman dance "jarabe tapatío" while some people watch.
poster Hyde Park Bicycling Scene
Hyde Park Bicycling Scene
(2.6/5)
1mn - Documentary
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.