Fisherman's Wharf

1897-10-20 | ⭐ 3.7

Shows the wharf at San Francisco, Cal., with a large fleet of fishing boats at anchor.

Surf at Monterey

1897-10-20 | ⭐ 3.0

From Edison films catalog: The water breaks over the rocks, and is dashed into silvery spray, high into the air....

Carnaval, [V]

1897-03-07 | ⭐ 1.0

Several shots of the carnival in Nice, floats and parade costumes, passing along the crowded streets.

Nègres Ashantis: Danse du sabre II

1897-05-18 | ⭐ 4.0

A couple of guys dancing.

Revue de Krasnoïe Selo : charge des hussards de l’impératrice

1897-08-23 | ⭐ 0.0

Arrivée et déchargement d’un train de gravier

1897-08-01 | ⭐ 0.0

As a train comes to a halt, workers begin to unload the gravel it is transporting.

The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight

1897-05-22 | ⭐ 5.3

This legendary fight was filmed on March 17, 1897, using 63mm film that produced an aspect ratio of about 1.75:1....

Changing Guard (Berlin)

1897-01-01 | ⭐ 6.0

Military in Germany.

A Camp of Zingaree Gypsies

1897-01-01 | ⭐ 4.0

Roma families eat, drink, dance, and play

Hotel Vendome, San Jose, Cal.

1897-10-20 | ⭐ 3.6

This Edison short takes us to San Jose, CA where we visit the Hotel Vendome (just as the title suggests).

The Theatre Hat

1897-03-23 | ⭐ 2.7

Shows the discomfiture of those who are seated behind large hats at the theatre.

Sutro Baths, No. 1

1897-10-20 | ⭐ 3.9

One of the sights of San Francisco. A 50-foot slide is used by the bathers, who toboggan down its slippery surface...

Les Parisiennes

1897-03-04 | ⭐ 3.8

"A fascinating, up-to-date dancing diversion by four pretty girls in stunning costumes."

Police Patrol Wagon

1897-01-20 | ⭐ 2.5

"It dashes up just in time to gather in the crowd of rowdies that are fighting. The policemen hustle the toughs off...

Bois de Boulogne

1897-12-07 | ⭐ 0.0

A street scene.

Lurline Baths

1897-10-20 | ⭐ 3.2

"The main feature is the toboggan slide. Some sit down while others lie down, either head or feet first."

Single Harness Horses

1897-10-01 | ⭐ 1.0

Shows ten horses hitched to fashionable carts driven past the judges and grandstand to show their style, action and...

Deyo

1897-03-01 | ⭐ 0.0

"A fascinating skirt dance by the well-known roof garden favorite."

Les Chapeaux, I

1897-04-25 | ⭐ 0.0

Silent film.

S.S. 'Queen' Loading

1897-10-30 | ⭐ 2.4

Shows the S.S. "Queen" at Seattle with an immense crowd of miners crowding the decks of the boat and the docks,...

Hiram Maxim and His Quick-firing Gun

1897-01-01 | ⭐ 5.5

Hiram Maxim shows off his machine gun.

Victor Hugo et les principaux personnages des 'Misérables'

1897-10-30 | ⭐ 4.8

A man puts on several different faces.

Racing at Sheepshead Bay

1897-07-20 | ⭐ 3.3

The finish and weighing out of a running race with nine starters. Won by the famous Clifford, Sloane up.

S.S. 'Queen' Leaving Dock

1897-10-20 | ⭐ 2.8

A crowded ship heading out to sea.