Most Viewed Year 1896 - 22

Two men are sitting on a park bench. One of them attempts to play a trick to the other, by tying up his handkerchief. In the end, however, the table...

Men walk by as a dog lays about. Just out of view, a crippled man is begging for money.

Police detachment in Germany.

Lost film by Kazimierz Prószyński. A shot of people walking on Ujazdow Avenue.

Another ordinary street scene.

Campinos on horseback drive small herds of cattle through the vast area of the traditional fair, before prospective buyers.

Some men are playing a game on the beach, while some ladies with their backs to the cameras watch. A donkey cart ambles by.

“This shows the Fire Department leaving headquarters for an early morning fire. The scene is remarkable for its natural effect. The opening of...

"A battalion of New York's famous mounted police at inspection. They approach at break-neck gallop." - from the Edison Catalog

A dramatic dance, filmed by Paul Nadar in 1898. Preserved by Langlois' Cinematheque.

Britain's first drama (i.e. non documentary) film.

"A company of little darkies showing off their paces to the music of the banjo."

Slavic dance routine by Les Sœurs Rappo

The Czar in France - Procession of the troops.

Brighton. Landing of party from small boat with comic incidents.