1899 Movies

This picture shows the Columbia crossing the line, leading the Shamrock by about 1/2 mile. The Shamrock is plainly seen in the distance and she later...

A magician performs tricks. First with a top hat, then with his audience.

“This is a new negative showing the entire trip from Brooklyn to New York, in which the immense towers stand out clear and distinct against the sky. P...

Showing the rolling sea, upon which gradually appears a cloud of mist. From this evolves the figure of Christ, who proceeds to walk on the waves. The...

Close shot of 4.7" naval gun pointing to the left with group of British naval ratings standing around it. The gun fires and the men run up to reload,...

The quadrille enter the arena with alguazils leading the paseíllo.

A man films people passing through a gate.

Short actuality showing Kaiser Wilhelm II visiting Portsmouth, including views associated with Nelson’s flagship H.M.S. Victory. Produced in Britain d...

Film produced by William K. Dickson’s British Mutoscope and Biograph Company.

Phantom train ride along the French Riviera in Monte Carlo, Monaco

Near the fountain on Amsterdam’s Frederiksplein, various people kneel down in venerating poses. The film was shot from the Paleis voor Volksvlijt.

The Shamrock is seen after its defeat in the 1899 America's Cup, along with the Erin, which served as its tow boat across the Atlantic.

Showing the interior of a dining room of a modest cottage, whereto enter a young couple to partake in their meal, which is being served up by the maid...

Soldiers parade to the sound of military marches during the inauguration ceremony of Victor Emanuel II's monument in Turin.

A countryman goes to see a spiritualist and is frightened by what he sees.

A film from Méliès has him playing a magician who does a few tricks including making a woman disappear.

A century-old film depicting opium smokers in French Indochina (Vietnam).

A group of acrobats form human pyramids.