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- "This is probably the only moving picture that was ever made of a genuine hanging scene. It was taken in the court yard of the Jacksonville jail, and shows the execution of a man. The man is seen mounting the platform accompanied by several clergymen. The executioner adjusts the black cap and the noose about the prisoner's neck. The trap is touched and the body is seen to shoot through the air, and hang quivering at the end of the rope. A very ghastly, but very interesting subject."
- "Company F, 1st Ohio Volunteers, initiating a new man. Nineteen times he bounces in the blanket, and each toss is funnier than the last one."
- Strong-man Eugene (Eugen) Sandow poses in a long shot on a bare stage against a black background, wearing only tight trunks and laced sandals. He begins with his arms folded against his chest, looking off screen left, then strikes a variety of poses that accentuate his muscular development. These positions include flexing his right arm with the fist to his head and face to shoulder; turning his back to the camera and flexing his upper arms and shoulder muscles; and, with his back still to the camera, stretching out and up with one arm at a time. Sandow then turns back to face the camera and performs a standing back flip. He closes in the same pose with which he opened From Biograph photo catalog: 24 feet. Still another picture of the great athlete displaying his muscles, and turning a somersault without touching hands to the floor.
- "This magnificent pageant is every year the mecca of tourists from all over the world. Our picture shows the following floats in the parade of 1899: No. 1, Corn; No. 2, Cherries; No. 3, Coffee; No. 4, Tea."
- A hotel porter decides to spy on what his guests are doing in their rooms. But as all Peeping Toms are caught eventually, this one gets what he deserves. And it served him right.
- "Charles Ross and Mabel Fenton, who are very prominent in vaudeville and burlesque, in their thrilling sketch taken from Dickens's novel 'Oliver Twist.'"
- "A company of little darkies showing off their paces to the music of the banjo."
- The seventh of eight short black and white films from director William K.L. Dickson in which he chronicles the story of Rip Van Winkle. In this film, Rip awakes from his slumber, having significantly aged during his sleep.
- The third of eight short black and white films from director William K.L. Dickson in which he chronicles the story of Rip Van Winkle. In this film, Rip helps the dwarf carrying the barrel into the mountains.
- The fifth of eight short black and white films from director William K.L. Dickson in which he chronicles the story of Rip Van Winkle. In this film, Rip starts drinking with the mountain-men and gets severely drunk.
- "An elderly, but very gay broker is seated at his desk dictating to his pretty typewriter. He stops in the progress of his letter and bestows a kiss on the not unwilling girl. As he does so, however, his wife enters. She is amazed and enraged. Taking her husband by the ear, she compels him to get on his knees. The pretty typewriter is greatly alarmed and bursts into tears."
- Severel young men race each other, bound to the neck in sacks. There are several falls and many comical antics while a cheering audience watches them.
- "Showing the much-abused wife waiting at an early hour in the morning for her husband who has 'been detained on business.' He comes in much the worse for wear, and receives the contents of a water pitcher."
- 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.
- The first of eight short black and white films from director William K.L. Dickson in which he chronicles the story of Rip Van Winkle. In this film, two men - one of them being Rip himself - toast and enjoy their drinks.
- "This view was taken upon Mr. McKinley's lawn at his home in Canton, Ohio. Mr. McKinley appears walking across the lawn in company with his Secretary, who hands him a telegram, which he reads with apparent satisfaction. The characteristic walk and gestures of Mr. McKinley will be noted with interest by his friends."
- The first moving shot, created by a stationary camera on a gondola in Panorama du Grand Canal vu d'un Bateau, was filmed by Alexandre Promio for Louis Lumiere. Filming Locations: Venice, Veneto, Italy. Release Date: 1896 (France).
- "This is the studio scene from Du Maurier's celebrated novel 'Trilby,' in which Trilby is introduced sitting on a table, munching a cake and talking to Little Billee, who is seated near by, his elbow resting on the table. Smoking, kissing and laughing make a lively scene."
- A variety of fish and two frogs are seen swimming in a fish tank.
- The eighth and final of eight short black and white films from director William K.L. Dickson in which he chronicles the story of Rip Van Winkle. In this film, an elderly Rip crosses the mountain.
- "This picture is not only very dramatic in its action, but it has an especial interest in that the soldiers are of the famous regiment of Gordon Highlanders, the heroes of many a hard fought battle in India, Egypt, and South Africa. At the opening of the picture what appears to be a deserted camp is seen. A mounted messenger rides in with an alarm, the bugle is sounded and in an instant the Highlanders pour forth from their tents, fall in at the command of their officers, and rush off to the fray."
- A painter and his nude model are rudely interrupted during their work by two gentlemen with dishonorable intentions.
- "A mischievous little girl tickling her poor old grandpa with a straw, while he is trying to read his evening paper."
- The fourth of eight short black and white films from director William K.L. Dickson in which he chronicles the story of Rip Van Winkle. In this film, Rip encounters several other dwarf-like mountain-dwellers.
- "This subject is an old favorite. The scene is supposed to be in a park. A pretty nurse maid neglects her baby to flirt with a bicycle policeman and while she is so engaged a tramp creeps up and steals the baby's nursing bottle, which he proceeds to empty."
- "A companion picture to No. 159 [THEATRE HAT]; showing how every one in an audience can get an uninterrupted view of the stage, when the ladies remove their hats."
- "A well-known character, in a dance that created considerable excitement when first introduced in America."
- In this 17-second short, a young woman is sitting on a swing and two other women alternate pushing her.
- Short film depicting an African-American family eating watermelons. It may have been used for entertainment purposes in its time with the use of racist stereotypes that were very popular back when this film was released in 1896.
- "Showing Capt. Edwards of the Princeton 'Varsity team of 1899 making a tackle in a football scrimmage on the Princeton field. Other well-known players are in the picture."
- "This is the second of the Santa Claus pictures. Old Nick comes down the chimney with his pack of toys on his back, and fills up each stocking to the utmost. When he has finished his work he goes back up the chimney again. Outside through the window, the snow is seen falling and the whole effect is very realistic."
- "A very pretty view of a half-dozen of the speediest craft of the Larchmont fleet in a cup race. The boats are shown following each other in close order, turning one of the buoys. A collision between one of the boats and the buoy lends an added interest to the picture."
- "Dogs and cats are fed in at one end of the machine, and come out at the other as linked sausages. One of the most laughable scenes in the list."
- "A laughable effect obtained by reversing the action of a picture, so that dishes laden with food, bottles, etc., come flying to the table, apparently hurled through the air."
- "Shows the discomfiture of those who are seated behind large hats at the theatre."
- The sixth of eight short black and white films from director William K.L. Dickson in which he chronicles the story of Rip Van Winkle. In this film, Rip passes out from drinking and falls asleep.
- "A very graceful dance with voluminous draperies, by Annabelle Moore, well-known on the metropolitan stage."
- "Urchins at the Junior Republic holding a court. A very interesting picture illustrating the work which is carried on at this institution."
- "This is the familiar trick of the magician, executed by Paul Gilmore in an artistic manner."
- "This is the last ceremonious public appearance of Her Majesty, Queen Victoria. The picture was taken in Phoenix Park, Dublin, April 4th, 1900, and shows the Queen in an open carriage, being cheered by thousands of people, as she passes through an arch of welcome."
- The second of eight short black and white films from director William K.L. Dickson in which he chronicles the story of Rip Van Winkle. In this film, a dwarf carrying a barrel appears. Rip friendly takes the barrel from him.