1896 Movies

Soldiers, alone or in pairs, dance a jota.

Pedestrian, omnibus, cart and carriage traffic on the port.

100 seconds-long six-scene footage consisting of selected coronation ceremonies of the Russian Tsar (Emperor) Nicholas II. Shows distinguished guests...

A man and a girl approach, while three riders pass in rapid succession across the field.

A parade with large floats. One stops in front of the camera.

Short made in Mexico

A fishing boat approaches; a man throws his net and, as he pulls it up, the boat gently bumps against a dike.

Short documentary film produced by Eugène Pirou.

Friends and relatives playing a game of boules, arguing about who's team is winning.

A small boy feeds his dog sugar cane by making him perform high jumps.

Sheep pass through a gate and enter a courtyard; a man counts them as they pass.

A bout between a tall man and a dwarf.

Three athletes make their way to wicker baskets that contain a mishmash of wacky costumes. They need to dress up as quickly as they can, and make thei...

A view of the Ferris wheel from the Chicago Exposition of 1893, turning slowly.

An African American family eats watermelons.

A small boat, with three men aboard, is shaken by the backwash.

Rip Van Winkle drinks with mysterious mountain men.

“These two views were taken in Stuttgart during a festival.” Costumed men parade, the first on foot, others on horseback, along the road.

Three girls and a boy playing with their toys.