Edison Studios Movies

  • 1903
    New York Harbor Police Boat Patrol Capturing Pirates

    New York Harbor Police Boat Patrol Capturing Pirates

    New York Harbor Police Boat Patrol Capturing Pirates

    51903HD

    The "Patrol" is seen chasing a row-boat containing river pirates. The pirates are pulling at the oars with all their strength, but a few shots from th...

    New York Harbor Police Boat Patrol Capturing Pirates
  • 1906
    Kanaka Fishermen Casting the Throw Net, Hilo, H.I.

    Kanaka Fishermen Casting the Throw Net, Hilo, H.I.

    Kanaka Fishermen Casting the Throw Net, Hilo, H.I.

    01906HD

    Cast fishing in Hilo.

    Kanaka Fishermen Casting the Throw Net, Hilo, H.I.
  • 1901
    Panorama of Esplanade by Night

    Panorama of Esplanade by Night

    Panorama of Esplanade by Night

    6.21901HD

    A most perfect picture of the Pan-American Exposition buildings, including the Electric Tower and Temple of Music, as they appear at night.

    Panorama of Esplanade by Night
  • 1903
    New York City Public Bath

    New York City Public Bath

    New York City Public Bath

    01903HD

    Showing women's day in one of the East Side public baths in New York City during summer. A large number of women and children are seen frolicking in t...

    New York City Public Bath
  • 1903
    New York City Dumping Wharf

    New York City Dumping Wharf

    New York City Dumping Wharf

    4.31903HD

    It seems as if there was no subject so mundane or seedy that it was considered unworthy of filming by Edison and his contemporaries at the turn of the...

    New York City Dumping Wharf
  • 1898
    Trained Cavalry Horses

    Trained Cavalry Horses

    Trained Cavalry Horses

    4.21898HD

    This short film from the Edison Manufacturing Company shows, as the title pretty much sums up, some trained cavalry horses.

    Trained Cavalry Horses
  • 1898
    Soldiers Washing Dishes

    Soldiers Washing Dishes

    Soldiers Washing Dishes

    4.51898HD

    The title is as detailed as any description can get.

    Soldiers Washing Dishes
  • 1898
    Fighting the Fire

    Fighting the Fire

    Fighting the Fire

    6.51898HD

    Shows steam fire engine in action. Men scale ladders and play streams of water on a burning building. Very realistic.

    Fighting the Fire
  • 1908
    Miss Sherlock Holmes

    Miss Sherlock Holmes

    Miss Sherlock Holmes

    101908HD

    Nell, the boss's daughter, uses Sherlock Holmes' detective work, to choose between the two suitors at her dad's broker's office.

    Miss Sherlock Holmes
  • 1900
    Panoramic View of Tremont Hotel, Galveston

    Panoramic View of Tremont Hotel, Galveston

    Panoramic View of Tremont Hotel, Galveston

    5.41900HD

    This picture shows several buildings which were wrecked and also shows a rear view of this hotel, which is on the highest point of land in Galveston,...

    Panoramic View of Tremont Hotel, Galveston
  • 1900
    A Dull Razor

    A Dull Razor

    A Dull Razor

    3.61900HD

    This picture shows an old gentleman seated at his shaving table. The razor is evidently giving him a great deal of trouble...

    A Dull Razor
  • 1898
    What Demoralized the Barber Shop

    What Demoralized the Barber Shop

    What Demoralized the Barber Shop

    4.61898HD

    Several men in a basement barbershop become excited by women walking past the window. The ankles and knees of the passersby are visible to the men bel...

    What Demoralized the Barber Shop
  • 1900
    Panorama of Wreckage of Water Front

    Panorama of Wreckage of Water Front

    Panorama of Wreckage of Water Front

    51900HD

    This picture shows the remains of one of the docks, several freight cars being piled one upon the other, while the most interesting part of the pictur...

    Panorama of Wreckage of Water Front
  • 1894
    Lasso Thrower

    Lasso Thrower

    Lasso Thrower

    1.61894HD

    Champion Lasso Thrower Vicente Oropeza (aka. Vincente Ore Passo/Bisento Orapeso/Vincenti Orapazza) shows his skills.

    Lasso Thrower
  • 1904
    Crossing Ice Bridge at Niagara Falls

    Crossing Ice Bridge at Niagara Falls

    Crossing Ice Bridge at Niagara Falls

    01904HD

    The severe cold of the winter of 1903-04 allowed the rapids of Niagara Falls to freeze over, allowing the brave tourists to enter the chasm and cross...

    Crossing Ice Bridge at Niagara Falls
  • 1900
    Why Mrs. Jones Got a Divorce

    Why Mrs. Jones Got a Divorce

    Why Mrs. Jones Got a Divorce

    61900HD

    This scene opens by showing a pretty cook mixing bread in the kitchen. Jones comes in unexpectedly from a trip and carries a dress suitcase. He inquir...

    Why Mrs. Jones Got a Divorce
  • 1899
    Dewey Arch: Troops Passing Under Arch

    Dewey Arch: Troops Passing Under Arch

    Dewey Arch: Troops Passing Under Arch

    5.21899HD

    Short clip of passing troops at the Dewey Arch.

    Dewey Arch: Troops Passing Under Arch
  • 1898
    S.S. "Coptic" Running Against the Storm

    S.S. "Coptic" Running Against the Storm

    S.S. "Coptic" Running Against the Storm

    4.71898HD

    "Shows steamer plunging head-on through the heavy seas. Huge waves break over the bow and wash the deck, almost carrying away the look-out."

    S.S. "Coptic" Running Against the Storm
  • 1915
    The Magic Skin

    The Magic Skin

    The Magic Skin

    01915HD

    Ralph Valentine, a penniless pianist, goes to Paris to pursue his career. He is attracted to two women: Pauline, the sweet and innocent daughter of hi...

    The Magic Skin
  • 1908
    The Gentleman Burglar

    The Gentleman Burglar

    The Gentleman Burglar

    101908HD

    The Proposal: The gentleman burglar walking with his lady love. They admire the grandeur and beauty of nature. He proposes and she accepts. She does n...

    The Gentleman Burglar