Edison Studios Movies

Buster Brown tosses a goat into the mix and pandemonium ensues.

The subject of this documentary is an orphan asylum for infants. The beginning portion includes the dining facilities for the children. A woman dresse...

Although we are led to believe that the ancient alchemists were all powerful, this picture somewhat reverses the order of things...

Two men have a contest to see which one can be the first to eat a large slice of watermelon.

“A clever characteristic dance called the 'Yellow Kid.' Very unique. Stage is in the Sutro Baths, San Francisco, Cal., and the audience is composed la...

Ralph Valentine, a penniless pianist, goes to Paris to pursue his career. He is attracted to two women: Pauline, the sweet and innocent daughter of hi...

This boat was the first one to leave for the South with troops. On board is a battalion of the 5th U.S. Infantry.

A splendid picture of the President, coming down the steps of the Treasury Building and walking towards the camera. [Description refers to a re-issued...

"Shows 34th Michigan boys hard at work with pick and shovel, preparing the way for passage of seige guns."

Filmed on January 1, 1899, this Edison short shows a victory march by General Lee and the Seventh Army Corps. When watching these early films it's bes...

The famous show makes a parade.

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

This 20th-century retelling of the classic fairy tale keeps all the familiar elements — a selfish step-sister, a put-upon beauty, a Prince Charming, a...

The stubborn resistance of the Boers is shown by the activity and persistency with which they fire the two large field pieces immediately in the foreg...

First is shown a fine panoramic view of the grandstand at the Yale field, showing the enormous gathering of football enthusiasts who have come from fa...

The magician enters upon a stage, and removing a covering from a small table, shakes it before the audience to show that there is nothing whatever con...

Dock workers offloading bags of sugar in Hawaii

A Dutch romance. Hulda and Heintz are bashful, giggling lovers, hut their spooning opportunities are few, as well as being forbidden. One day they get...

“The watchful father disturbs a dream of bliss, and the bucolic lover is taught a lesson. He made a great hit.” (Edison film catalog)

Shielded by a thick bit of timber at a turn of the road stands a company of mounted men, awaiting the order to advance...