The best movies 1904

Some cowboys of the Wild West Show saddle bronchos not without difficulties.

Using every known means of transportation, several savants from the Geographic Society undertake a journey through the Alps to the Sun which finishes...

A tramp kills a generous woman. In revenge, her husband tracks down and lynches the tramp.

A magician conjures up a mermaid while fishing.

Silent black and white film from Argentina made in 1904.

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

A fairly venturesome piece of filmmaking for the era: Based on the Jules Verne story, the film utilizes a dozen cuts, irised lenses, panning shots...

An abridged story of the triumphs and trials of Christopher Columbus, told in eight scenes.

The 280 different views comprising this series depict sights along a route over the most important thoroughfares of London, not merely showing street...

A Japanese-set magic show. There is a lot of visual trickery on display, ending with an amazing effect using reverse footage and...

As a conjurer awaits an audience, a procession announces the arrival of a royal representative, carried in a sedan chair, to see him. The conjurer...

A man hides his valuables under his mattress before going to sleep, blissfully unaware of the two burglars on his roof.

An artist is painting a sunrise at sea. After a few finishing touches he stands back and admires the painting. The sun immediately commences to rise....

A couple perform a acrobatic dance.

A singing "baby" backed by a chorus line of fellow "babies".

"Danced at the Casino de Paris by the Elks and their Indian troop."

Klingsor seeks admission to the Holy Grail. Evil summons Kundry. Herzeloid appears with the child Parsifal. Crowning of Amfortas. Wounding of...

Early short showing the titular park in around 2 minutes.

A remake of Edwin S. Porter's film of the same title.

Distributed under the title of ‘Switzerland’ or ‘Playground of Europe’, the film consists of a collection of scenes filmed in...

A charming example of the Pathe stencil system of colour films, also using superimposition.

A performing magician divides into two people. The doubles then take turns doing tricks before merging back into one man.

Silent black and white film from Argentina made in 1904.

The heir of a rich family puts up a notice, where he says he is looking for a wife. As a result, he will soon find himself fleeing from a dozen women.

Spanish lost film directed by Ángel García Cardona.

View of the exit of the "La Sin Bombo" cigarette and tobacco factory, one of the oldest in Argentina. Employers, workers and workers. At the end a...