All Films

Flight of the Large Blue Fly

1905 • 1 min • France

Chronophotographic short film, possibly species Protophormia terraenovae, c. 1904-1905.

Police Chasing Scorching Auto

1905 • 3 min • United States of America

Police officers pursue a speeding automobile that almost hit a small child. This short is an outtake from Life of an American Policeman (1905). Once that film had been edited to fit a standard 1,000 foot reel, this sequence was left over, so it was sold as a separate short.

Coney Island at Night

1905 • 4 min • United States of America

A panorama of Coney Island, taken at night: the camera sweeps across the scene from a vantage point well above the area. It then moves in for closer views of Dreamland and Luna Park.

A Wedding in Bitola

1905 • 2 min • Macedonia

Early Balkan footage.

2 A.M. in the Subway

1905 • 1 min • United States of America

A constable and a subway attendant are working late at night in an underground station when a well-dressed man with a cigar in his teeth enters with his arms around two women dressed in long skirts and jackets, gloves, and fancy hats. The trio laugh and stumble on the platform as if having a hilarious time, getting the attention of the policeman who attempts to stop their bawdy behavior.

The Pursuit of the Beer Barrels

1905 • 8 min

In Paris, freed by criminal hands, several barrels roll down an endless slope, dragging everything and everyone in their path.

Funeral of Hiram Cronk

1905 • 4 min • United States of America

View of funeral procession and military parade at funeral for Hiram Cronk, who at the time of his death was the oldest surviving veteran of the War of 1812.

Pussy's Breakfast

1905 • 1 min • France

A young girl is given her breakfast of milk and a biscuit by an elderly woman. When her beribboned cat comes up, she shares the meal with her. Later, the cat sticks her paw into a glass of milk and licks it off.

The Language of Flowers

1905 • 1 min • France

A young girl and boy both in 18th century clothes and wigs bow to each other before a table covered with yellow cut flowers. The boy awards a flower to the girl and she plays he-loves-me, he-loves-me-not.

The Statue

1905 • 5 min • France

A living statue causes trouble for unsuspecting bystanders.

The Reception of King Haakon in Kristiania

1905 • 5 min • Sweden

Prince Charles of Denmark, who was recently elected by a plebiscite of the Norwegian people as King of Norway, and whose election has been confirmed by the Storthing, has decided to assume the title of King Haakon the Seventh.

Tom, Tom, the Piper's Son

1905 • 10 min • United States of America

Based loosely on the once-popular nursery rhyme. A fair is in progress, with refreshments, entertainment, and other activities. As the rest of the crowd is watching one of the acts, the titular Tom steals a pig from another little boy and runs off. He tries to hide, but he is chased by the crowd. The pig also proves difficult to control. Tom, the little boy, and the crowd run from place to place.

The Life of Charles Peace

1905 • 14 min • United Kingdom

The story of Charles Peace, one of Britain's most notorious criminals. Peace was an expert in cat burglary. The film reconstructs Peace's real-life leap from a train on his way to trial for the murder of Arthur Dyson.

Boys' Home in Ahmednagar

1905 • 1 min • United Kingdom

What’s the hidden message inside this intriguing film, shot at a Salvation Army establishment in western India?

McNab's Visit to London

1905 • 5 min

A keen Scots golfer wrecks his host's house.

Ten Wives for One Husband

1905 • 3 min • France

A man is chased by ten women!

The Celebration of St. Cyril and Methodius on the Main Street in Bitola

1905 • 2 min • Macedonia

Early Balkan footage.

Washerwomen

1905 • 1 min • Macedonia

A couple of women are washing outside.

Turkish Professor at the Agricultural School

1905 • 1 min • Macedonia

Early Balkan footage.

Christmas Miracle

1905 • 3 min • France

A poor boy goes to pray inside a church at Christmas time, but after he collapses a figure from a stained glass window comes to life and enlists the boy to deliver presents down a chimney. This short film is part of the Corrick Collection by the Corrick Family Entertainers.

A Veterinary Station

1905 • 1 min • Macedonia

Early Balkan footage.

Life of Moses

1905 • 9 min • France

Renowned market leader Pathé Frères was specialized in filming elaborate Biblical stories. Here the life of Moses is told in six scenes.

Siege and Surrender of Port Arthur

1905 • 15 min • United Kingdom

British documentary short released in 1905.

Hop o' My Thumb

1905 • 12 min • France

A poor woodcutter abandons his 7 children in the woods.