1890s Movies

1896
Children playing with skipping rope
Children playing with skipping rope
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A group of children are encouraged to play in a park by two men. Some play a skipping game. One of the other children refuses and eventually runs...
1898
An Execution by Hanging
An Execution by Hanging
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A depiction in the hanging of Edward Heinson, an assumed criminal assault convict in Jacksonville, Florida.
1961
The Last of the Worthingtons
The Last of the Worthingtons
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A story about a London vampire, set in the Gay '90s. In black and white.
1899
Scottish Troops Leave For South Africa
Scottish Troops Leave For South Africa
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An embarkation reportage film from the Boer War, a popular film subject at this time. Soldiers with bicycles appear in this parade. The British Army...
1896
Street Scene in unidentified European city
Street Scene in unidentified European city
51896HD
An actuality film of traffic and pedestrian movement at the end of a bridge. In the distance on the other side of the bridge, the tops of some large...
1896
Bicycling Group
Bicycling Group
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A staged film where over 100 cyclists cycle towards the camera.
1899
General Buller Embarking on the 'Dunottar Castle' at Southampton
General Buller Embarking on the 'Dunottar Castle' at Southampton
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Watched by crowds, Sir Redvers Buller, Lady Buller, the Mayor of Southampton and others walk along the gangway leading to the ship towards the...
1899
Gordon Highlanders Leaving for the Boer War
Gordon Highlanders Leaving for the Boer War
01899HD
A parade of Gordon Highlanders in dress uniform march through the centre of Aberdeen on their way to the Boer War. Small children run around in...