The best movies 1894 Pagina 2

“A scene representing Southern plantation life before the war. A jig and a breakdown by three colored boys.”

The Pickaninny Dance from the “Passing Show”

☆ 6

King of the slack wire. His daring feats of balancing as he performs his thrilling feats in midair show that he is perfectly at home.

Caicedo (with Pole)

Sequel to Rats Killing from 1894

Rats and Terrier No. 2

☆ 4.6

Hadji Cheriff, a performer known for a variety of unusual abilities, demonstrates part of his act in the Thomas Edison studio. He has a large knife...

Hadj Cheriff

Champion Lasso Thrower Vicente Oropeza (aka. Vincente Ore Passo/Bisento Orapeso/Vincenti Orapazza) shows his skills.

Lasso Thrower

The pursuit of Hop Lee by an irate policeman.

Chinese Laundry Scene

☆ 5.473

Annabelle (Whitford) Moore performs one of her popular dances. For this performance, her costume has a pair of wings attached to her back, to suggest...

Annabelle Butterfly Dance

☆ 5.3

In the background, five fans lean on the ropes looking into the ring. The referee is to the left; like the fans, he hardly moves as two fighters...

Leonard-Cushing Fight

☆ 1.3

Sequel to Rats and Terrier No. 2

Rats and Terrier No. 3

☆ 4.2

"Showing the wind-up of a political discussion. Dramatis personae: A Democrat, a Republican, a Bar Maid, and a Policeman."

A Bar Room Scene

"Firemen in working uniform, rubber coats, helmets, and boots. Thrilling rescue from burning building. Smoke effects are fine." - from the Edison...

Fire Rescue Scene

"Said to be the Champion High Kicker of the World."

Ruth Dennis

Luis Martinetti, a contortionist suspended from acrobatic flying rings, contorts himself for about thirty seconds. This is one of the first films...

Luis Martinetti, Contortionist

☆ 4.6

A graceful performance of the Mikado dance, featuring three Japanese women in elaborate traditional costume. Originally noted for its striking effect...