1897 Movies

The first Swedish film by photographer Ernest Florman. Kung Oscar II welcomes King Chulalonkorn of Siam, now Thailand, at Logårdstrappan. King Chulalo...

"A fascinating, up-to-date dancing diversion by four pretty girls in stunning costumes."

Workers leaving the Lumière factory.

Procession of the sacred carpet.

This single camera position film shows an officer and six enlisted men of the army as they demonstrate the assembly drill of a gatling gun. See also:...

This film shot by Oskar Messter shows a visit by Wilhelm II the AG Vulcan in Szczecin, one of the then leading shipyards in Germany. On display are th...

A man trots around on a horse for the camera.

Shows a party of young people in front of a barn door, searching for the red ear, which is discovered, and the penalty exacted from one of the group w...

A series of actuality films showing the procession to mark Queen Victoria's diamond jubilee.

Probably the first ever cricket film: Indian cricketing royalty prepares for the first test between England and Australia at Sydney.

A group of women dressed up as Commedia dell'Arte characters dance together.

Several shots of the carnival in Nice, floats and parade costumes, passing along the crowded streets.