All Films

Steam Hammer

1904 • 4 min

From what appears to be a furnace, a large, glowing block is lifted with the help of a crane over to a table by a group of men. A hammer comes from above and pounds down on the block repeatedly as the men turn the block several times so that it will acquire a certain shape.

Mr. Pecksniff Fetches the Doctor

1904 • 3 min • United Kingdom

A husband rushes for a doctor and his wife has triplets.

The Strike

1904 • 5 min • France

During a strike, several workers are killed in a confrontation. The wife of one of them kills the factory owner. At her trial, the owner's son asks for mercy, knowing that his father was wrong. Because of that the wife is freed.

Drat That Boy!

1904 • 2 min • United Kingdom

A boy pulls a prank on his poor old mother.

Personal

1904 • 6 min • United States of America

A man who has placed a personal advertisement for a prospective wife goes to wait at the meeting place that he designated. Soon a woman comes in response to the advertisement. Before the two have a chance to converse, several more women arrive on the scene. Now completely flustered, the man flees, initiating a lengthy chase.

Double Ring Act, Luna Park

1903 • 1 min

A circus ring located outdoors next to the pavilion at Luna Park is shown. Two performers work with a large circus horse, doing acrobatics on and off his back. There is also a ringmaster. The horse goes around the ring, carrying the performers on its back while they exhibit their agility. A large number of spectators can be seen in the background at the pavilion railing.

White Wings on Review

1903 • 4 min • United States of America

A fine picture of the celebrated "White Wings" or street-cleaning department of one district of Greater New York, showing over 350 men in line, and over 100 carts that are used to carry the refuse away to the dumping-wharf, marching through the streets of New York.

Manchester to Blackpool Road Race

1903 • 3 min • United Kingdom

Over a hundred Edwardian athletes gather for a gruelling walking race.

Les Elkes champions du Cake-Walk

1903 • 1 min • France

Elks champions Cake-Walk.

Eating Macaroni in the Streets of Naples

1903 • 1 min

The film begins across the street from some young boys who are lined up against a curbing eating spaghetti or macaroni. The only other action occurs when a small child runs across the picture and is yanked out of camera sight by someone. Naples, Italy.

Pawtucket Fire Department

1903 • 1 min

About 20 residents of Pawtucket, R.I., line one side of a street in view of a stationary camera.

Princeton and Yale Football Game

1903 • 4 min • United States of America

First is shown a fine panoramic view of the grandstand at the Yale field, showing the enormous gathering of football enthusiasts who have come from far and near to witness the giants struggle for the collegiate championship.

King Christian IX Receives Grand Duke Friedrich-Franz

1903 • 1 min

In September 1903 the ferry line between Gedser in Denmark and Warnemünde in Germany was opened. The images are from the opening of the route which included King Christian IX, Grand Duke Friedrich-Franz IV of Mecklenburg Schwerin (1882-1945), Crown Prince Frederik and members of the Duentzer ministry (1901-1905).

Over Route of Roosevelt Parade in an Automobile

1903 • 4 min • United States of America

We have just received from our operators accompanying President Roosevelt on his great tour of the Pacific Coast, a splendid series of films covering his reception in San Francisco. The weather was all that could be desired, and the films are, therefore, very fine photographically. There are five scenes in all, as follows: 1. An automobile ride down San Francisco's busy Market Street, showing the elaborate decorations, crowds of people, traffic, etc. A very novel and effective picture.

The President's Carriage

1903 • 2 min

We have just received from our operators accompanying President Roosevelt on his great tour of the Pacific Coast, a splendid series of films covering his reception in San Francisco. The weather was all that could be desired, and the films are, therefore, very fine photographically. There are five scenes in all, as follows: 3. President Roosevelt in his carriage, with mounted escort, passing up Market Street. A good picture of the President, and a spirited subject throughout.

Lifting a Wagon from a New York Foundation

1903 • 3 min

The scene is an excavation pit at an unidentified New York City construction site. A crew of six men can be seen shoveling dirt into a four-wheeled wooden cart. Then a full cart is slowly lifted out of the pit to street level by a steam-powered crane. These carts are similar in design to those shown dumping rubble at the end of the film New York City Dumping Wharf. Advertisements and campaign posters can be seen on the exposed wall of the building in the background.

Panorama of Beach and Cliff House

1903 • 2 min • United States of America

The camera is there on the crowded beach, and curious onlookers stare openly as it pans around them.

King and Queen Visit Ireland

1903 • 1 min • United Kingdom

Film of a royal visit to Ireland, by King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra. Appears on the BFI DVD "A Royal Occasion"

Négrillons

1903 • 1 min • France

Steeplechase, Coney Island

1903 • 1 min • United States of America

This film shows a mechanical ride in an amusement park, designed to allow customers to ride down an undulating incline astride wooden horses. Several groups of people are seen enjoying the ride down the incline.

Arrival of the British Court Envoys in Tehran

1903 • 2 min • Iran

The films shows the arrival of a group from the British court in Tehran from the streets to the palace, in order to gift the Order of Garter to Mozaffar Ad-Din Shah , on behalf of King Edward VII. At the head of the delegation Lord Lansdowne, Foreign Secretary and Sir Arthur Hardinge, senior council of British Empire can be seen.

Marie-Antoinette

1903 • 8 min • France

Silent film.

Blackpool North Pier

1903 • 3 min

Edwardian holidaymakers throng to the attractions at Lancashire's premier seaside resort.

Elevated railroad, New York

1903 • 1 min

Taken from the front end of a locomotive following an express train at high speed around the high curves of the Ninth Avenue Elevated, from the 104th to 116th Street station. This section, with its reverse curve, is known as "The Big Loop", and is the highest (at over 100 feet) and most dangerous section on the New York Elevated. During the trip, Grant's Tomb, Columbia College buildings, the new Cathedral of St. John The Divine, and Morningside Park, as well as a portion of the north end of Central Park are visible.