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- A former boxer-turned-drug runner lands in a prison battleground after a deal gets deadly.
- In 1921, an innocent immigrant woman is tricked into a life of burlesque and vaudeville until a dazzling magician tries to save her and reunite her with her sister who is being held in the confines of Ellis Island.
- A mute alien with the appearance of a black human is chased by outer-space bounty hunters through the streets of Harlem.
- Carefully picked scenes of nature and civilization are viewed at high speed using time-lapse cinematography in an effort to demonstrate the history of various regions.
- Horror movie about three wicked sisters and their equally unsavory husbands who all arrive at a remote inn where they mean to attend the reading of their uncle's will. One by one, the heirs are dispatched by an unknown killer.
- This chilling tale recounts the late 70's in New York City, when a serial killer on the loose dubbed "Son of Sam" creates havoc. When arrested, "Son of Sam" tells police he was influenced by a satanic cult. New York would never be the same.
- A short film that evokes the early years of Ellis Island through the experience of one immigrant.
- Yehia, an Egyptian director from Alexandria goes to New York where he is reunited with Ginger, a woman he dated forty years ago.
- An account of the birth and development of the United States.
- A recent immigrant learns several hard lessons about how husbands in America are expected to behave.
- This documentary covers the single largest migration of immigrants to Ellis Island between 1890 and 1920.
- The mythical shipping company Red Star Line transported about 2 million European people to the Americam Dream
- A young man flees to the United States searching for the American dream.
- Immigrants and boats departing and arriving at Ellis Island.
- A family of Polish immigrants has a difficult time adjusting to life in the United States. The story centers on the son, named Janek, who has trouble fitting in at school and with his family.
- Word is received by certain New York agents of a foreign government that one Borris Burdett, a political refugee, who has knowledge of important war secrets, is about to arrive in New York with his wife as a steerage passenger. The agents conspire to have Burdett deported as an undesirable citizen so that he might fall again into the hands of their government. The Universal Boy happens to be visiting Ellis Island when Burdett makes his appearance. Burdett is being examined. Our hero notes the vindictive manner in which the foreign conspirators are laying their chances against him. From the unfortunate man's wife the boy learns the trouble; he learns that if the pair are deported it will mean death for them when they reach the other side, so he plans to help them escape. Matty leaves the Island and calls up his friend, Judge Leon Sanders; he explains the situation and invokes his aid. The judge accompanies the boy to the Island. They arrive in time to hear the decision by the board that Burdett and his wife should be deported. The judge interferes; he talks with the young foreigner and is much impressed with his apparent education. By showing that there is no documentary evidence against Burdett, and that he would make a desirable citizen, the judge finally has the decision changed.
- San Francisco: Monster salmon and hundreds of rock codfish are caught by Oriental fishermen. Cambridge, Mass: Strong man of Harvard, John Weatherhead, stages a mat bout. New York: Double-deck cattle barge sinks near Battery Park. Powerful wrecking crane prevents the barge from sinking further. Chicago: Monster Christmas tree reaches the city after 300-mile trip, to be center of Yuletide fete in Grant Park. New York: Belgian youngsters, many of whom are orphans as the result of the war, arrive at Ellis Island. Galveston, Texas: The S.S. Ausable, carrying a cargo of cottonseed cake for Denmark, leaves under the stars and stripes. A British cruiser was believed to be lying in wait for this boat. New York: Mayor John Purroy Mitchel of New York City welcomes visit of Chicago's mayor, W.H. Thompson. Marysville, Cal: Bridge spanning the Yuba River is the scene of impressive ceremonies staged by the Marysville boosters. Randolph, Mass: American Fireworks company turns plant into veritable doll factory. After the dolls arc dressed each is packed into a box marked "Made in U.S.A." Chicago: "Foolkiller" diving craft which was built but never successfully operated, is discovered by diver on bed of river. Two attempts were made before the strange submarine, which has been lost 20 years, was brought to the surface. New York: Traffic is resumed after delay caused by heaviest snowfall of the season. The young folks greet the snow with delight.
- An Immigrant has come to the United States and is sponsored by a relative. He takes him to find employment and show him how the American work is protected by showing different types of safety equipment.
- 2003–201842mTV-PG6.7 (33)TV EpisodeCycle three contestant and model Tocarra drops by to host a slumber party and teaches the girls some helpful hints for a career in the modeling business.
- The chef'testants are tasked with making something out of nothing on the open water for this week's Quickfire.The chefs then head to Ellis Island where they are surprised with their family tree and are tasked with creating a dish based on their heritage.
- Simon Whistler names his top ten American History museums that every history buff should visit.
- 2013–201543mTV-PG8.1 (8)TV EpisodeHost Don Wildman visits a 27-acre island one mile from Lower Manhattan , examines a mysterious set of stones, and heads to a legendary 300-year-old fortress.
- AERIAL AMERICA soars across the rich land of New Jersey - a state that's often overlooked - but which boasts of vast green spaces, miles of sparkling Atlantic shoreline, marvels of modern engineering, and events that have won our Nation's freedom and forged its innovative spirit.