Edison Studios Movies
- 1903

New York Harbor Police Boat Patrol Capturing Pirates
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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...
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- 1906

Kanaka Fishermen Casting the Throw Net, Hilo, H.I.
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Cast fishing in Hilo.
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- 1901

Panorama of Esplanade by Night
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A most perfect picture of the Pan-American Exposition buildings, including the Electric Tower and Temple of Music, as they appear at night.
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- 1903

New York City Public Bath
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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...
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- 1903

New York City Dumping Wharf
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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...
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- 1898

Trained Cavalry Horses
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This short film from the Edison Manufacturing Company shows, as the title pretty much sums up, some trained cavalry horses.
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- 1898

Soldiers Washing Dishes
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The title is as detailed as any description can get.
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- 1898

Fighting the Fire
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Shows steam fire engine in action. Men scale ladders and play streams of water on a burning building. Very realistic.
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- 1908

Miss Sherlock Holmes
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Nell, the boss's daughter, uses Sherlock Holmes' detective work, to choose between the two suitors at her dad's broker's office.
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- 1900

Panoramic View of Tremont Hotel, Galveston
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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,...
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- 1900

A Dull Razor
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This picture shows an old gentleman seated at his shaving table. The razor is evidently giving him a great deal of trouble...
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- 1898

What Demoralized the Barber Shop
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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...
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- 1900

Panorama of Wreckage of Water Front
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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...
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- 1894

Lasso Thrower
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Champion Lasso Thrower Vicente Oropeza (aka. Vincente Ore Passo/Bisento Orapeso/Vincenti Orapazza) shows his skills.
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- 1904

Crossing Ice Bridge at Niagara Falls
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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...
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- 1900

Why Mrs. Jones Got a Divorce
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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...
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- 1899

Dewey Arch: Troops Passing Under Arch
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Short clip of passing troops at the Dewey Arch.
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- 1898

S.S. "Coptic" Running Against the Storm
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"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."
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- 1915

The Magic Skin
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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...
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- 1908

The Gentleman Burglar
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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...
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