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Eugen Sandow, who claims to be the strongest man in the world, appears in the Edison Company's film studio.
Sandow: The Strong Man
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...
Around a Cabin
Sequel to Rats Killing from 1894
Rats and Terrier No. 2
A short film made by Emile Reynaud
Un rêve au coin du feu
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...
Hadj Cheriff
The Glenroy Brothers perform a portion of their vaudeville act, "The Comic View of Boxing: The Tramp & the Athlete".
Glenroy Bros., No. 2
Lee Martin, one of the cowboy stars in 'Buffalo Bill's Wild West', rides a bronco as a crowd looks on. While the horse is trying to throw Martin off...
Bucking Broncho
Two gamecocks are fighting inside a wire cage, while two spectators look on in the background. The two men agree to make a bet on the outcome. One of...
Cock Fight, No. 2
Champion Lasso Thrower Vicente Oropeza (aka. Vincente Ore Passo/Bisento Orapeso/Vincenti Orapazza) shows his skills.
Lasso Thrower
Mlle. Capitaine, the noted trapezist, performs daring feats on the flying bar. An early Edison short directed by W.K.L. Dickson, distinct from the...
Mlle. Capitaine
"Said to be the Champion High Kicker of the World."
Ruth Dennis
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...
Leonard-Cushing Fight
Three sisters dance the Mikado in this very early film from the Edison company.
Japanese Dancers
"Showing the wind-up of a political discussion. Dramatis personae: A Democrat, a Republican, a Bar Maid, and a Policeman."
A Bar Room Scene
Thomas Edison's machinist, Fred Ott, holds a bird in his hand.
Fred Ott Holding a Bird
Early short film.
Wrestling Match
Luis Martinetti, a contortionist suspended from acrobatic flying rings, contorts himself for about thirty seconds. This is one of the first films...
Luis Martinetti, Contortionist
Sequel to Rats and Terrier No. 2
Rats and Terrier No. 3
Annabelle Dances in William K.L. Dickson's 1894 short film
Annabelle Sun Dance
Edison short.
Rat Killing