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48
6.7
/2777/
65
/85/
60
/111/
3.5
/5001/

Dickson Experimental Sound Film (1894)
William K.L. Dickson plays the violin while two men dance. This is the oldest surviving sound film where sound is recorded on the phonograph.
poster
63
46
6.5
/2581/
64
/78/
58
/109/
3.4
/4442/

Danse serpentine (Annabelle) (1895)
In a long, diaphanous skirt, held out by her hands with arms extended, Broadway dancer Annabelle Moore performs. Her dance emphasizes the movement of the flowing cloth. She moves to her right and left across an unadorned stage. Many of the prints were distributed in hand-tinted color.
poster
58
44
6.2
/3012/
55
/74/
55
/109/
3.1
/4298/

Blacksmithing Scene (1893)
Three men hammer on an anvil and pass a bottle of beer around. Notable for being the first film in which a scene is being acted out.
poster
61
40
6.3
/1662/
59
/41/
59
/60/
3.3
/2942/

Annie Oakley (1894)
A short Edison Black Maria studio film featuring famed sharpshooter Annie Oakley, known as “Little Sure Shot.” Born Phoebe Ann Oakley Mozee in Ohio in 1860, she rose to global fame performing with Buffalo Bill’s Wild West show. Accompanied (likely) by her husband and fellow marksman Frank Butler, Oakley’s diminutive stature belied her legendary marksmanship.
poster
61
39
5.8
/1606/
62
/41/
58
/63/
3.3
/5057/

The Boxing Cats (1894)
"A glove contest between trained cats. A very comical and amusing subject, and is sure to create a great laugh." (by Edison Films)
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54
38
5.7
/2188/
48
/57/
51
/76/
3.0
/2317/

Carmencita (1894)
The first woman to appear in front of an Edison motion picture camera and possibly the first woman to appear in a motion picture within the United States. In the film, Carmencita is recorded going through a routine she had been performing at Koster & Bial's in New York since February 1890.
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61
36
6.1
/989/
60
/26/
59
/44/
3.3
/2046/

Caicedo (with Pole) (1894)
King of the slack wire. His daring feats of balancing as he performs his thrilling feats in midair show that he is perfectly at home.
poster
51
36
5.4
/2359/
52
/55/
48
/99/
2.7
/3672/

Edison Kinetoscopic Record of a Sneeze (1894)
A man (Thomas Edison's assistant) takes a pinch of snuff and sneezes. This is one of the earliest Thomas Edison films and was the second motion picture to be copyrighted in the United States.
poster
50
34
4.9
/1806/
50
/53/
49
/99/
2.8
/3778/

Monkeyshines, No. 1 (1890)
Experimental film made to test the original cylinder format of the Kinetoscope and believed to be the first film shot in the United States. It shows a blurry figure in white standing in one place making large gestures and is only a few seconds long.
poster
50
33
5.3
/1703/
45
/35/
49
/66/
2.7
/2658/

Dickson Greeting (1891)
William K.L. Dickson brings his hat from his one hand to the other and moves his head slightly, as a small nod toward the audience. This was the first film produced by the Edison Manufacturing Company to be shown to public audiences and the press.
poster
56
33
5.9
/1073/
54
/28/
54
/51/
3.1
/1961/

Annabelle Butterfly Dance (1894)
Annabelle (Whitford) Moore performs one of her popular dances. For this performance, her costume has a pair of wings attached to her back, to suggest a butterfly. As she dances, she uses her long, flowing skirts to create visual patterns.
poster
53
33
5.4
/1157/
52
/37/
52
/68/
2.9
/2690/

Sandow (1896)
Strong-man Eugene Sandow flexes his muscles and strikes a few poses in front of a black background. This was a short film shot by William K.L. Dickson for the American Mutoscope Company and is not the 1894 Edison film shot at the Black Maria.
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47
32
4.9
/1957/
46
/51/
44
/78/
2.6
/2940/

Newark Athlete (1891)
Experimental film fragment made with the Edison-Dickson-Heise experimental horizontal-feed kinetograph camera and viewer, using 3/4-inch wide film.
poster
48
30
4.8
/1309/
45
/31/
46
/53/
2.7
/2629/

Monkeyshines, No. 2 (1890)
Experimental film that follows up on the results of "Monkeyshines, No. 1". Once again, an Edison company worker moves around in front of the motion picture camera.
poster
49
29
5.3
/1301/
44
/20/
49
/39/
2.7
/1670/

The Barber Shop (1894)
“Interior of Barber Shop. Man comes in, takes off his coat; sits down, smokes; is handed a paper by attendant, who points out a joke; both laugh. Meantime the man in the chair is shaved and has his hair cut. Very funny.” (Edison's Latest Wonders, 1894)
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51
28
5.3
/1299/
50
/24/
49
/42/
2.7
/1337/

Sandow: The Strong Man (1894)
Eugen Sandow, who claims to be the strongest man in the world, appears in the Edison Company's film studio.
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44
27
4.7
/1218/
43
/24/
41
/46/
2.4
/2317/

Men Boxing (1891)
Experimental film fragment made with the Edison-Dickson-Heise experimental horizontal-feed kinetograph camera and viewer, using 3/4-inch wide film.
poster
51
27
5.4
/1111/
50
/24/
46
/42/
2.8
/1359/

Buffalo Dance (1894)
Long before Hollywood started painting white men red and dressing them as 'Injuns' Edison's company was using the genuine article! Featuring for what is believed to be the Native Americans first appearance before a motion picture camera 'Buffalo Dance' features genuine members of the Sioux Tribe dressed in full war paint and costume! The dancers are believed to be veteran members of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. Filmed again at the Black Maria studios by both Dickson and Heise the 'Buffalo Dance' warriors were named as Hair Coat, Parts His Hair and Last Horse. Its quite strange seeing these movies at first they all stand around waiting to begin and as they start some of the dancers look at the camera in an almost sad way at having lost their way of life.
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25
5.3
/934/
54
/27/
47
/38/
2.8
/1200/

Corbett and Courtney Before the Kinetograph (1894)
James J. Corbett and Peter Courtney meet in a boxing exhibition.
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52
24
5.6
/684/
43
/14/
51
/33/
3.0
/1092/

Fire Rescue Scene (1894)
"Firemen in working uniform, rubber coats, helmets, and boots. Thrilling rescue from burning building. Smoke effects are fine." - from the Edison Catalog
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49
23
5.2
/893/
47
/24/
45
/32/
2.9
/1238/

Sioux Ghost Dance (1894)
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 the same day (see also Buffalo dance) featured Native American Indian dancers from Buffalo Bill's Wild West show, and represent the American Indian's first appearance before a motion picture camera.
poster
54
22
5.6
/786/
54
/15/
50
/24/
3.0
/1156/

Luis Martinetti, Contortionist (1894)
Luis Martinetti, a contortionist suspended from acrobatic flying rings, contorts himself for about thirty seconds. This is one of the first films made for Edison's kinetoscopes.
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49
22
5.3
/890/
46
/13/
48
/26/
2.8
/1246/

Glenroy Brothers (Comic Boxing) (1894)
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.
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49
20
5.1
/724/
46
/19/
43
/26/
2.9
/1093/

Imperial Japanese Dance (1894)
A graceful performance of the Mikado dance, featuring three Japanese women in elaborate traditional costume. Originally noted for its striking effect when hand-colored.
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48
20
5.1
/811/
43
/16/
42
/29/
2.8
/1094/

Bucking Broncho (1894)
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 its back, another cowboy stands on top of a fence rail and occasionally fires his six-shooter, to spur on both horse and rider.
poster
54
20
5.6
/686/
47
/12/
50
/20/
3.1
/1084/

Chinese Laundry Scene (1894)
The pursuit of Hop Lee by an irate policeman.
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50
18
5.0
/565/
48
/12/
51
/24/
2.9
/885/

Leonard-Cushing Fight (1894)
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 stands near the edge of the ring, warily pawing the air as Leonard comes at him. A couple of punches land, but the fighters maintain their upright postures.
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53
17
5.0
/570/
56
/9/
49
/25/
3.0
/631/

King John (1899)
Based on Shakespeare's play, Act V, Scene vii: King John is in torment, and his supporters fear that his end is near. As he writhes in agony, he is attended by Prince Henry, the Earl of Pembroke, and Robert Bigot. Prince Henry tries repeatedly to comfort his delirious father, but to no avail - John's pain is too great.
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40
17
4.2
/638/
43
/16/
34
/26/
2.2
/1373/

Fencing (1892)
Early Edison short showing two men fencing.
poster
38
17
3.7
/664/
39
/20/
35
/34/
2.2
/1301/

A Hand Shake (1892)
William K.L. Dickson and William Heise shake hands in this early experimental film.
poster
49
16
5.0
/566/
44
/15/
47
/21/
2.9
/697/

Glenroy Bros., No. 2 (1894)
The Glenroy Brothers perform a portion of their vaudeville act, "The Comic View of Boxing: The Tramp & the Athlete".
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41
16
4.5
/683/
34
/18/
38
/26/
2.6
/914/

Athlete with Wand (1894)
An athlete demonstrating various poses.
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53
16
5.2
/370/
61
/10/
44
/17/
3.1
/952/

Annabelle Sun Dance (1894)
Annabelle Dances in William K.L. Dickson's 1894 short film
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46
16
4.4
/678/
40
/17/
41
/38/
2.8
/426/

Awakening of Rip (1896)
N/A
poster
48
16
5.0
/598/
43
/14/
43
/19/
2.9
/880/

Hadj Cheriff (1894)
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 in his hand at the opening of the act. He then hurls the knife away and begins a rapid series of dance-like motions, executing numerous cartwheels and whirling movements.
poster
40
15
4.3
/697/
35
/11/
38
/16/
2.2
/1414/

The Cock Fight (1894)
Two gamecocks fight in the Edison Company film studio. This feature was remade later in the same year, with additional detail added.
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50
15
4.5
/616/
57
/22/
42
/32/
2.9
/411/

Rip's Toast (1896)
N/A
poster
46
15
4.4
/613/
41
/16/
43
/33/
2.9
/407/

Rip Leaving Sleepy Hollow (1896)
N/A
poster
47
15
4.5
/594/
41
/15/
43
/32/
2.9
/380/

Rip Meeting the Dwarf (1896)
N/A
poster
57
15
5.7
/426/
60
/10/
53
/18/
3.2
/601/

Serpentine Dance by Annabelle (1896)
Annabelle (Whitford) Moore performs her popular serpentine dance routine. She twirls around, and as she does so, she uses her long skirts to create a variety of patterns. Each print consists of Annabelle's serpentine dance from 1894-1897.
poster
36
14
3.9
/547/
28
/14/
35
/21/
2.2
/1101/

Cock Fight, No. 2 (1894)
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.
poster
47
14
5.0
/404/
39
/12/
45
/23/
2.8
/621/

The Hornbacker-Murphy Fight (1894)
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 boxers mostly hit each other's gloves. The fans, at least one of whom is sitting inside the ring, show no animation. They're all men, dressed in a range of late 19th-century garb.
poster
47
14
4.4
/616/
40
/15/
44
/31/
2.9
/361/

Rip's Twenty Years' Sleep (1896)
N/A
poster
49
14
4.5
/589/
45
/14/
44
/30/
2.9
/339/

Rip's Toast to Hudson (1896)
N/A
poster
47
14
4.4
/604/
41
/16/
43
/31/
2.9
/345/

Rip Passing Over the Mountain (1896)
N/A
poster
47
14
4.4
/607/
41
/15/
41
/32/
2.9
/385/

Exit of Rip and the Dwarf (1896)
A series of short black and white films from director William K.L. Dickson which chronicle the adventures of Rip Van Winkle.
poster
41
14
4.3
/608/
36
/16/
34
/22/
2.7
/809/

Band Drill (1894)
A scene from Charles Hoyt's 'A Milk White Flag': A brass band marches out, led by bandmaster Steele Ayers. When Ayers reaches his position, he turns around and directs the musicians as they take up their own positions.
poster
44
14
4.1
/547/
51
/14/
34
/22/
2.6
/1065/

Monkeyshines, No. 3 (1890)
Experimental film that follows up on the results of "Monkeyshines, No. 1" and "Monkeyshines, No. 2". Once again, an Edison company worker moves around in front of the motion picture camera. Lost film.


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