All Films

When a Man's a Prince

1926 • 14 min • United States of America

The plot has Ben Turpin as the prince of a mythical country who is being forced to wed a princess not of his choosing. In 1947, an outfit headed by J.J.Balaber, called Grand International Pictures, acquired 1,300,000 feet of Mack Sennet films with the intentions of editing 26 short comedies from them. The first of these was a 13 minute short edited from "When a Man's A Prince" and released on June 18,1947 as the first of the "Americana Comedy Film Classic Series."

The Gallant Fool

1926 • 50 min • United States of America

A young American arrives in Valdonia to collect a debt which the kingdom owes to his millionaire father. He impersonates a Valdonian prince for a day and wins the love of Princess Iris, the queen of the kingdom.

She's a Prince

1926 • 20 min

Starring comedienne Alice Ardell, whose persona included wearing traditionally masculine garb, who finds herself initiated into a secret flapper society full of bizarre rituals. This zany film again features cross-dressing, including men wearing girdles and donning lipstick.

Introductory Speech by Will H. Hays

1926 • 4 min • United States of America

The Honorable Will H. Hays, President of the Motion Picture Producers & Distributors of America, speaks directly into the camera about the important new technology to enhance the motion picture going experience, namely Vitaphone which allows the synchronization of the picture on screen with sound. Its development is important if only because of the importance of the motion picture as the chief amusement to millions in the American public. It allows the inclusion of music directly into the motion picture, music which already plays an important role in the motion picture in the pre-Vitaphone era. However, it allows symphonic music to be incorporated, which many of the small hamlets across the country could not afford to provide in their own movie houses. Vitaphone was developed by the Western Electric and Bell Telephone Companies, and is also greatly attributed to the work of Warner Bros. Pictures.

The Set-Up

1926 • 55 min • United States of America

Cliff Barton, suspicious of the intentions of the local banker, Seth Tolliver, withdraws his money from the bank, hides it, and is later killed by two hirelings of the banker. Deputy Sheriff Art Stratton, who has trained Barton's horse and is in love with his daughter, Thora, is assigned to guard the ranch for the creditors; and Tolliver, who has designs on the property and wants his son to marry Thora, arranges to have the ranch auctioned.

The Eleven Schill Officers

1926 • 60 min • Germany

The film depicts the failed 1809 uprising of Prussian soldiers led by Ferdinand von Schill against the occupying French during the Napoleonic War.

Devil’s Dice

1926 • 60 min • United States of America

A gambler shoots a man in self defense and receives a prison sentence. Upon release, he disguises as a mining engineer and pursues revenge on the judge who sentenced him.

General Custer at the Little Big Horn

1926 • 55 min • United States of America

One of the bloodiest battles in American history is brought to life in this rarely-seen silent blockbuster. Over 3,000 extras were employed to recreate General George Custer's last stand against the Indian forces led by Crazy Horse.

Efrem Zimbalist & Harold Bauer Playing Theme and Variations from 'The Kreutzer Sonata' by Beethoven

1926 • 9 min • United States of America

Eminent musicians Efrem Zimbalist Sr. (violin) and Harold Bauer (piano) perform the title work.

His Off Day

1926 • 11 min • United States of America

A beach-bound Phil Dunham comedy short.

Auf der Ski-Tour

1926 • 5 min • Germany

A commercial for Stollwerck chocolate.

Beauty à la Mud

1926 • 20 min • United States of America

When a bottle of hair tonic renders him bald, Jimmie is mistaken for a famous French beautician and is called upon to demonstrate his skills.

Essais d'acteurs : Ève Francis

1926 • 5 min • France

Shot circa 1926, these two screen tests are made up of various takes for two films by Alberto Cavalcanti and Jacques de Baroncelli.

Without the Option

1926 • 11 min • United Kingdom

Follow Waffles the dog, as he enters quarantine, after arriving in England on the Queen Mary with his owner.

Stork Mad

1926 • 24 min • United States of America

A baby is dumped on a couple's doorstep, neither knows how to take care of the child, and funny situations arise. But things get more complicated when the husband receives a letter informing him that his mother is sick.

Hooked at the Altar

1926 • 25 min • United States of America

A vamp is hired to destroy an impending wedding.

Nothing but Time

1926 • 46 min • France

The life of a great city (Paris) from dawn until dusk, including the beautiful and the ragged, the rich and the poor.

Hot Cakes for Two

1926 • 20 min • United States of America

Hot Cakes for Two is a silent film comedy

Just Another Blonde

1926 • 60 min • United States of America

Jimmy O'Connor and Scotty are a couple of New York City gamblers and sharpies who decide to go straight and, since they are such good friends, split 50-50 "even steven" on anything they get or do. Jimmy, a confirmed bachelor, doesn't care for women but Scotty falls in love with Diana O'Sullivan, a Coney Island girl. They decide that Jimmy needs a girlfriend and they opt for Jeannie Cavanaugh. But, following their 50-50 pact, Jimmy, although he has fallen in love with Jeannie, praises Scotty to her.

Hard Boiled Yeggs

1926 • 19 min • United States of America

A recent college graduate (Billy West) inherits a large sum of money, as well as a dive on the rough side of town. The will states that, in the event of Billy's death, two thugs get the money and the 'Cafe', and the thugs try, through various means, to see that Billy meets his demise. But Billy manages to thwart their efforts, with the help of a pretty young girl.

Vesti la giubba

1926 • 4 min • United States of America

Metropolitan Opera star Giovanni Martinelli sings the aria "Vesti la giubba" from the opera "I Pagliacci".

Dog Shy

1926 • 23 min • United States of America

Charley is chased into a phone booth by a dog and agrees to help a young woman on the phone avoid getting married.

Game of Waves

1926 • 3 min • Germany

Promotional film for "AEG".

The Dead Line

1926 • 50 min • United States of America

An old prospector, is found murdered and Sonora Slim is accused of the crime. The real killer is actually Silver Sam McGee.