1899 Movies

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

A kitten plays with a small piece of wood attached to a string.

A short French fantasy film.

Reportage about the visit that the delegates to the First Peace Conference at The Hague made to the floral parade in Haarlem. [...] Although the origi...

Fun at the beach.

An excellent view of 'The Finest,' on their annual parade and inspection, June 1, 1899. The head of the column is just turning into 14th street from B...

"Showing the gallant Admiral standing directly in front of the camera, life size, his head bare, graciously bidding his guests adieu. This was exhibit...

A group of riders demonstrate equestrian vaulting, or voltige, on the outskirts of Prague.

Positively the most wonderful series of pictures ever secured by an animated picture camera. The first scene is taken from the pond of the chutes, and...

A short film

Local workers climb the slope pushing carts.

Taken during the land parade in honor of Admiral Dewey, just before the turn into 72nd street, with Grant's Tomb and decorated residences in the backg...

Showing Committee of Arrangements visit to the Admiral on board the U.S. Cruiser Olympia.

Early wrestling footage.

The Jewish ex-officer Alfred Dreyfus's degradation. He stands in a military quadrant and the Adjutant proceeds to tear off his medals; Dreyfus is comp...

Pedestrians and cars traffic in Biarritz.