The best movies 1894 Pagina 2

Thomas Edison's machinist, Fred Ott, holds a bird in his hand.

“A scene representing Southern plantation life before the war. A jig and a breakdown by three colored boys.”

Early film featuring two dancers by chronophotographer and filmmaker: Georges Demenÿ.

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...

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...

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...

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

Early short film.

Sequel to Rats and Terrier No. 2

Luis Martinetti, a contortionist suspended from acrobatic flying rings, contorts himself for about thirty seconds. This is one of the first films...

A graceful performance of the Mikado dance, featuring three Japanese women in elaborate traditional costume. Originally noted for its striking effect...

The film consists of a series of animations on a beach containing two beach huts and a diving board. Two characters play at diving into the water...

Sequel to Rats Killing from 1894

Bears that are trained.

Annabelle (Whitford) Moore performs one of her popular dances. For this performance, her costume has a pair of wings attached to her back, to suggest...

"Showing the wind-up of a political discussion. Dramatis personae: A Democrat, a Republican, a Bar Maid, and a Policeman."

A short film made by Emile Reynaud

Annabelle Dances in William K.L. Dickson's 1894 short film

"Firemen in working uniform, rubber coats, helmets, and boots. Thrilling rescue from burning building. Smoke effects are fine." - from the Edison...

"Said to be the Champion High Kicker of the World."