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“Interior of Barber Shop. Man comes in, takes off his coat; sits down, smokes; is handed a paper by attendant, who points out a joke; both...
The Barber Shop
Sequel to Rats Killing from 1894
Rats and Terrier No. 2
The pursuit of Hop Lee by an irate policeman.
Chinese Laundry Scene
A short film made by Emile Reynaud
Un rêve au coin du feu
Hadji Cheriff, a performer known for a variety of unusual abilities, demonstrates part of his act in the Thomas Edison studio. He has a large knife...
Hadj Cheriff
From Edison films catalog: One of the most peculiar customs of the Sioux Tribe is here shown, the dancers being genuine Sioux Indians, in full war...
Sioux Ghost Dance
"Firemen in working uniform, rubber coats, helmets, and boots. Thrilling rescue from burning building. Smoke effects are fine." - from the Edison...
Fire Rescue Scene
"Showing the wind-up of a political discussion. Dramatis personae: A Democrat, a Republican, a Bar Maid, and a Policeman."
A Bar Room Scene
Thomas Edison's machinist, Fred Ott, holds a bird in his hand.
Fred Ott Holding a Bird
Luis Martinetti, a contortionist suspended from acrobatic flying rings, contorts himself for about thirty seconds. This is one of the first films...
Luis Martinetti, Contortionist
Two gamecocks are fighting inside a wire cage, while two spectators look on in the background. The two men agree to make a bet on the outcome. One of...
Cock Fight, No. 2
Three sisters dance the Mikado in this very early film from the Edison company.
Japanese Dancers
Lee Martin, one of the cowboy stars in 'Buffalo Bill's Wild West', rides a bronco as a crowd looks on. While the horse is trying to throw Martin off...
Bucking Broncho
Edison short.
Rat Killing
Bears that are trained.
Trained Bears
In the background, five fans lean on the ropes looking into the ring. The referee is to the left; like the fans, he hardly moves as two fighters...
Leonard-Cushing Fight
Mlle. Capitaine, the noted trapezist, performs daring feats on the flying bar. An early Edison short directed by W.K.L. Dickson, distinct from the...
Mlle. Capitaine
Champion Lasso Thrower Vicente Oropeza (aka. Vincente Ore Passo/Bisento Orapeso/Vincenti Orapazza) shows his skills.
Lasso Thrower
Early short film.
Wrestling Match
Annabelle Dances in William K.L. Dickson's 1894 short film
Annabelle Sun Dance