The marvel vault: visual history

Explore our selection of movies and TV shows the marvel vault: visual history

poster Teaserama

Teaserama

69mn - Documentary

A collection of numerous burlesque acts from the 1950s, including strippers, and cult character Betty Page introducing the acts.

poster The Human Fly

The Human Fly

This is a moving picture that moves. Positively the greatest magical picture ever offered. A Hindoo magician appears and dances for the entertainment of six pretty maidens. Then, to the astonishment of al…

poster The Magic Lantern

The Magic Lantern

Two impish clowns construct a magic lantern. They prop it up at an angle, and use it to project pictures onto a wall. When the picture show ends, they open up the lantern to reveal a group of dancing girl…

poster Humorous Phases of Funny Faces

Humorous Phases of Funny Faces

3mn - Comedy, Animation

A cartoonist draws faces and figures on a blackboard - and they come to life.

poster The Firefall

The Firefall

poster The Horrible Experiments of Dr. Quack

The Horrible Experiments of Dr. Quack

23mn - Horror, Comedy, Sci-Fi

Explore the hidden mysteries beneath our feet as mounting evidence reveals advanced civilizations that may have once thrived underground. This thought-provoking documentary examines artifacts, ancient tex…

poster Barnum's Trunk

Barnum's Trunk

4mn - Comedy, Fantasy

A magician and some assistants put up a series of posters of music hall acts in a frame. Then the magician brings each poster to life.

poster Laserium: The Gods of Light

Laserium: The Gods of Light

86mn - Documentary

In the 1970s, visionary Ivan Dryer transforms scientific laser technology into mesmerizing cosmic light shows that revolutionize entertainment forever. From a groundbreaking experiment at the Griffith Obs…

poster The Wonderful Album

The Wonderful Album

This is in poor condition and the hand colouring is a little rough around the edges compared to the others, but it contains some impressive ‘appearing’ effects as pieces of paper from a giant book turn in…

poster The Magician's Cavern

The Magician's Cavern

3mn - Comedy, Fantasy

A very enthusiastic magician performs several tricks.

poster Vermeer: The Greatest Exhibition

Vermeer: The Greatest Exhibition

90mn - Documentary

Step into the luminous world of Johannes Vermeer through the largest exhibition of his works ever assembled. With privileged access to the sold-out Rijksmuseum exhibition, this documentary brings together…

poster The Marvellous Wreath

The Marvellous Wreath

A magician performs tricks with a marvelous wreath.

poster The Hilarious Posters

The Hilarious Posters

3mn - Fantasy, Comedy

A wall full of advertising posters comes to life.

poster Eclipse: The Rise of Ink

Eclipse: The Rise of Ink

81mn - Action, Sci-Fi, Adventure

A devoted comic book fan abandons his life in North Carolina to pursue his superhero dreams in New York City, only to become convinced that his favorite comic has predicted an imminent catastrophe. With j…

poster Magic Art

Magic Art

6mn - Animation

An Aesop’s Fables Studio cartoon.

poster Hysterical History

Hysterical History

7mn - Animation

An amusing look at American history, starting with Columbus' discovery of America, and touching on the formation of the original thirteen states, the Gold Rush, and several other important events. The car…

poster Alcofribas, The Master Magician

Alcofribas, The Master Magician

Two men in a cave perform magic.

poster Extraordinary Illusions

Extraordinary Illusions

Pioneer filmmaker Georges Méliès performs his cine-magic act.

poster An Artist's Dream

An Artist's Dream

1mn - Comedy, Fantasy

The scene opens in the interior of an artist's studio. Mephisto appears mysteriously and signals the pictures to come to life. They step down from the frames and walk forward, admiring their costumes. Mep…

poster Way Back When Women Had Their Weigh

Way Back When Women Had Their Weigh

6mn - Animation

A comic look at prehistoric life.

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