1897 Movies

“Another view in which the figures show larger. A springboard furnishes the bathers with much amusement; also a toboggan slide.” (Edison film catalog)

As the only survivor of a battle, a cavalryman heroically defends his flag.

Daily practice of life boat crew, showing boat being upset purposely by the men. As these boats are self-righting and self-bailing, the scene is parti...

Ainu people, performing a traditional dance, somewhere near Muroran, Hokkaido. A group of women is spot-dancing, while a man circles around them.

People walking around the campus. The view shows an immense arch in the background through which are seen coming groups of students, some walking, oth...

"Sir Hiram Maxim, in person, firing at targets with one of his latest type rapid-fire guns.

A battalion of Bersaglieri charging, at the double, comes to a full stop; the first line goes down on bended knee, while others remain standing; and a...

Another Edison film shot in San Francisco at the Fisherman's Wharf. Once again the camera is looking down on a group of men doing their jobs.

The famous Seal Rocks at Golden Gate Park are here shown. Sea lions in their wild state are lying on the rocks and swimming and diving in the water.

A Roman street scene from the Lumière Brothers.

People raking a field.

Cow herding.

Large group of couples dancing.