The best movies 1894 Pagina 2

Thomas Edison's machinist, Fred Ott, holds a bird in his hand.

Fred Ott Holding a Bird

☆ 5

Early film featuring two dancers by chronophotographer and filmmaker: Georges Demenÿ.

Cancan

"Said to be the Champion High Kicker of the World."

Ruth Dennis

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...

Sioux Ghost Dance

Early short film.

Wrestling Match

“A scene representing Southern plantation life before the war. A jig and a breakdown by three colored boys.”

The Pickaninny Dance from the “Passing Show”

☆ 1.3

Sequel to Rats and Terrier No. 2

Rats and Terrier No. 3

☆ 6

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.

Caicedo (with Pole)

The pursuit of Hop Lee by an irate policeman.

Chinese Laundry Scene

☆ 5.3

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

☆ 4.6

A graceful performance of the Mikado dance, featuring three Japanese women in elaborate traditional costume. Originally noted for its striking effect...

Imperial Japanese Dance

☆ 2.8

Bears that are trained.

Trained Bears

Sequel to Rats Killing from 1894

Rats and Terrier No. 2

☆ 4.2

"Showing the wind-up of a political discussion. Dramatis personae: A Democrat, a Republican, a Bar Maid, and a Policeman."

A Bar Room Scene

This 1894 film depicts a staged “war council” featuring a group of Sioux men in traditional dress, seated in deliberation as Buffalo Bill...

Indian War Council

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

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...