News (Sorted by Release Date Ascending)
1. Opening of the Kiel Canal (1895)
Short, News
Director: Birt Acres | Stars: Empress Augusta Victoria, Kaiser Wilhelm II
Votes: 29
2. The Oxford and Cambridge University Boat Race (1895)
Short, News, Sport
Although the content of this film is primitive in the extreme - a shot of the traditional Oxford versus Cambridge University Boat Race, filmed on March 30 1895 - this film is of immense ... See full summary »
Director: Birt Acres
Votes: 24
3. Kaiser Wilhelm Reviewing His Troops (1895)
Short, News
Director: Birt Acres | Star: Kaiser Wilhelm II
Votes: 24
4. Coronation of the Emperor Nicholas the Second (1896)
2 min | Documentary, Short, News
The coronation of the Russian Tsar Nicholas II in Moscow.
Director: Camille Cerf | Stars: Tsar Nicholas II, Tsarina Alexandra, Grand Duchess Anastasia, Grand Duchess Marie
Votes: 96
5. The Arrival of Li Hung Chang (1896)
Short, News
Director: James H. White | Star: Hung-chang Li
Votes: 8
6. Steamer 'Rosedale' (1896)
Short, News
Showing the ill-fated steamer, which, while loaded with passengers, was recently sunk in New York Harbor in collision with the ferry boat Oregon.
Director: James H. White
Votes: 8
7. Li Hung Chang at Grant's Tomb (1896)
Short, News
"Showing the great Chinaman paying his homage to Grant's Tomb."
Star: Hung-chang Li
Votes: 8
10. Le tsar Nicolas II à Paris (1896)
Short, News
Director: Louis Lumière | Star: Tsar Nicholas II
Votes: 36
11. The Maher-Choynski Fight (1897)
Short, News, Sport
Reenactment of the match, with the actual fighters.
13. 7th Regiment, N.G.S.N.Y. (1897)
Short, News
"Taken while passing the reviewing stand, at the dedication of the Grant Memorial Tomb."
15. Columbia School Girls (1897)
Short, News
"Taking part in the ceremony attending the dedication of the Grant Memorial Tomb."
16. Downey-Monaghan (Round 1) (1897)
Short, News, Sport
"First round of the great Downey-Monaghan go. Both men are in fine fettle, and put up a very lively and exciting contest. The film is an admirable introduction to the next, No. 164 [DOWNEY ... See full summary »
17. First Corps Cadets; Mass. National Guard (1897)
Short, News
"Marching in the parade on the occasion of the dedication of the Grant Memorial Tomb."
18. Glimpses of the Grant Parade (1897)
Short, News
"A series of snapshots at various interesting bodies of troops passing the Grant Monument at the head of Riverside Drive, New York, in the Dedication Day Parade."
19. Governor Bushnell of Ohio, and Staff (1897)
Short, News
"Part of the inaugural parade of 1897."
Stars: H.A. Axline, Asa S. Bushnell
Votes: 7
20. Major-General Dodge and Staff (1897)
Short, News
Passing reviewing stand in Grant Memorial Parade.
Star: Grenville Dodge
Votes: 6
21. Major-General O. Howard, U.S.A., and Staff (1897)
Short, News
"Passing the reviewing stand at the Grant Memorial Tomb in the dedication day parade."
Star: O.O. Howard
Votes: 6
22. Marines from the U.S. Cruiser 'New York' (1897)
Short, News
"They lead their section of the parade, accompanied by their famous goat which is the mascot of the Cruiser. The Washington Marine Band precedes them."
Director: James H. White
Votes: 9
23. McKinley Taking the Oath (1897)
Short, News
Director: James H. White | Stars: Melville W. Fuller, William McKinley
Votes: 21
24. McKinley and Cleveland Going to the Capitol (1897)
Short, News
"A very intersting film, showing as it does the one accident of the day. Picture opens with the Black Horse Cavalry, the personal guard of the President-Elect. Then follows the four-horse ... See full summary »
Stars: Grover Cleveland, William McKinley
Votes: 10
26. The Old Guard of New York (1897)
Short, News
"One of the famous militia organizations of the Metropolis, in picturesque uniforms, passing reviewing stand in the parade on the occasion of the dedication of the Grant Memorial Tomb."
28. President Cleveland and President McKinley (1897)
Short, News
"An excellent picture of the ex-President and the President-elect riding side by side in an open carriage with their honorary escort in the first McKinley inaugural parade."
Stars: Grover Cleveland, William McKinley
Votes: 12
29. Return of McKinley from the Capitol (1897)
Short, News
"The President is seated by Mr. Cleveland. He raises his hat repeatedly to the enthusiastic multitudes. The famous black Horse Cavalry, of Cleveland, Ohio, precedes the carriage. ... See full summary »
Director: James H. White | Stars: Grover Cleveland, William McKinley
Votes: 6
33. U.S. Cavalry and Artillery (1897)
Short, News
"Passing the reviewing stand in the Grant Memorial Parade."
34. U.S. Sailors (1897)
Short, News
"Crews of the various United States warships, passing reviewing stand in the Grant Memorial Parade."
Votes: 6
35. Finish of the Brooklyn Handicap (1897)
Short, News, Sport
Showing the horses as they come down the stretch and under the wire. 'Howard Mann' first, 'Lake Shore' second, 'Volley' third.
Votes: 6
36. Buffalo Bill and Escort (1897)
Short, News
McKinley Inaugural Parade.
Director: James H. White | Star: William F. Cody
Votes: 10
37. Amoskeag Veterans, New Hampshire (1897)
Short, News
McKinley Inaugural Parade.
Director: James H. White | Star: Frank B. Kimball
Votes: 6
38. Battery B, Governor's Troop, Penna. (1897)
Short, News
McKinley Inaugural Parade.
Director: James H. White
Votes: 6
39. Corcoran Cadets, Washington (1897)
Short, News
McKinley Inaugural Parade.
Director: James H. White
Votes: 6
40. Governor Cook and Staff, Connecticut (1897)
Short, News
McKinley Inaugural Parade.
Director: James H. White | Stars: Lorrin A. Cooke, Henry E. Hyde Jr.
Votes: 6
41. Governor of Ohio and Staff (1897)
Short, News
McKinley Inaugural Parade.
Director: James H. White | Stars: H.A. Axline, Asa S. Bushnell
Votes: 7
42. Grant Veterans - G.A.R. (1897)
Short, News
McKinley Inaugural Parade.
Director: James H. White
Votes: 7
43. Old Guard, New York City (1897)
Short, News
McKinley Inaugural Parade.
Director: James H. White
Votes: 7
44. President McKinley's Address (1897)
Short, News
"Every gesture is clearly depicted as the President delivers his oration, April 27, 1897, at Riverside Park."
Director: James H. White | Star: William McKinley
Votes: 15
45. Unveiling of the Washington Monument (1897)
Short, News
"At Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, by President McKinley and Cabinet, in the presence of the Society of Cincinnati and the Governors of Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey, and the regular army and militia of the several states."
Votes: 7
46. West Point Cadets (1897)
Short, News
"Marching past reviewing stand in the Grant Memorial Parade."
47. Cornell-Yale-Harvard Boat-Race (1897)
Short, News, Sport
"Showing the finish of the great inter-collegiate boat-race on the Hudson."
Votes: 6
48. The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight (1897)
20 min | Documentary, News, Sport
The first known feature film! A very unusual filmed record of the Corbett-Fitzsimmons fight originally ran over 90 minutes in length.
Director: Enoch J. Rector | Stars: James J. Corbett, Bob Fitzsimmons, Billy Madden, George Siler
Votes: 313
50. Suburban Handicap, 1897 (1897)
Short, News, Sport
"The Suburban is run at Sheepshead Bay track, Coney Island. Several views of the great race are given. The parade to the post, the start, the finish showing Ben Brush winning, Simms up, ... See full summary »
Director: James H. White | Star: Willie Simms
Votes: 16