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 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 Pistol Duel
Pistol Duel
(3/5)
1mn - Drama
Two duelists, armed with pistols, open fire: one of them is hit and collapses. First aid is given to him, while the other is taken away.
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 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 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.
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 Leaving Jerusalem by Railway
Leaving Jerusalem by Railway
(3.1/5)
1mn - Documentary
Lasting for roughly 50 seconds, it shows the goodbyes of many passersby - first Europeans, then local Arab residents, then Jewish residents of the city - as a train leaves Jerusalem, then part of the Otto…
poster Constantinople, panorama des rives du Bosphore
Constantinople, panorama des rives du Bosphore
(2.7/5)
1mn - Documentary
Panorama of Constantinople from the river.