1894 Movies

An athlete demonstrating various poses.

It is a short film made by Emile Reynaud

A referee and five fans (including a waiter in his apron) look on as two young men box. The dark-haired, slightly taller boxer throws a right and the light-haired smaller one goes down; but he's up before the referee starts counting. After the knockdown, the b...

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 paint and war costumes. 40 feet. 7.50. According to Edison film historian C. Musser, this film and others shot on...

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 swing roundhouse blows at each other. Mike Leonard, in white trunks, is the aggressor; in black, Jack Cushing stand...

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 them shows his money to the other, who is commenting on the fight.

A charming representation of the Mikado dance by three beautiful Japanese ladies in full costume. Very effective when colored.

The Glenroy Brothers perform a portion of their vaudeville act, "The Comic View of Boxing: The Tramp & the Athlete", which depicts a boxer with a classic style trying to contend with an opponent who uses a very unorthodox approach.

Edison short.

Two gamecocks fight in the Edison Company film studio. This feature was remade later in the same year, with additional detail added.

The famous army scout in an exhibition of rifle shooting. A fine picture of the principal, and beautiful smoke effects.

Lost film from 1894, directed by William K.L. Dickson.

The Glenroy Brothers perform a portion of their vaudeville act, "The Comic View of Boxing: The Tramp & the Athlete".

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

Sequel to Rats and Terrier No. 2

One of the series gives successive pictures of an athlete in an unsuccessful attempt to turn a somersault. Everybody who has seen a boy perform this act knows the brief space of time it takes him to throw himself upon his hands, with his feet in the air and ho...

Early short film.

A group of children is playing in the garden.

Edison short.

Edison short.