Browse 119 movies from British Mutoscope and Biograph Company
"An interesting picture of the great inter-collegiate eight-oared boat race of 1899. The picture is taken from the judge's boat, and shows the start and first part of the race."
Apr 1899
A hand-colored ride along the Bangor-Conwy-Colwyn Bay railroad filmed from an express train from the London and North Western Railway; Stations, vistas and a tunnel under the Conwy Castle (misspelled in the title) in North Wales.
Jan 1898
A group of monks in procession carrying a large crucifix in Vatican City, 1898.
May 1898
Black hooded pallbearers carry a coffin in a funeral procession in front of onlookers.
Several members of European Royalty, including the Duke and Duchess of York, and Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh, seated round a tea-table in the grounds of Clarence House.
Jan 1897
Nothing more novel than this picture could be shown to an American audience. The view was taken in the doorway of a peasant's hovel. The family, in gala attire, from the grandfather down to the baby, are entertaining some visiting friends. Wine is brought forth, visitors treated, and their health drunk by the happy family.
The boulevard in front of the Kurhaus, with pedestrians and a terrace.
This Victorian duel between knife-wielding women was taken from an existing stage production, thought to be the Drury Lane theatre melodrama 'Women and Wine'. The actresses are believed to be Edith Blanche and Beatrice Homer.
Oct 1898
Men run a training course
"In his characterization of Capt. Dreyfus and Emile Zola."
Jan 1899
A remarkable picture in many ways. It shows a game between two expert English teams from the go-off to the making of a goal. The photographic effects as the men splash through the water are very fine.
Apr 1898
Two boxers miss their punches - until they don't.
Sep 1897
A folk dance staged in the ruins of Pompeii. With the Arch of Tiberius in the near distance and Arch of Caligula in far distance. A troop of soldiers, or possibly more performers, march past. W K L Dickson who is directing the action can apparently be seen on far right of picture.
Windmills along the River Zaan.
Single shot of a column of Gordon Highlanders marching out of their camp at Ladysmith to meet General Buller's relief column.
Jan 1900
Many gondolas in Venice harbour with a fishing boat in the background
Military in Germany.
"A magnificent picture of the launching of the 'Oceanic,' which up to that time was the largest vessel ever floated. The view is taken from a pier out over the water; the vessel coming stern on towards the camera and passing it by. A tremendous wave is thrown among the spectators crowded at the side of the pier, and the great excitement prevailing is very evident in the picture." (Belfast)
Film produced by William K. Dickson’s British Mutoscope and Biograph Company.
Aug 1898