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- A film about a Shoshone band who lived in a secluded valley in the 1860's, during the time of the last 'Free' roaming Native Americans in the midst of the American Civil War. They are discovered by a group of Union soldiers and squatters, and forced to move from their home. They are moved from valley to valley as the Union takes more and more of their land in a plan to eradicate the country of 'Savages' - exterminating all Native Americans. But there is hope when the band find a new beginning.
- A British archaeologist finds an ancient village that opens the door to a story of a Druid Ministre Airell in the time Christ and religious upheaval, revealing the mysteries of Briton, the Druids, the coming of a new world.
- The first moving shot, created by a stationary camera on a gondola in Panorama du Grand Canal vu d'un Bateau, was filmed by Alexandre Promio for Louis Lumiere. Filming Locations: Venice, Veneto, Italy. Release Date: 1896 (France).
- King John does whatever it takes to keep himself on the throne of England, making enemies of the pope, France, and his nephew along the way.
- "This view shows Sir Hiram Maxim, in person, loading and firing one of his wonderful rapid-fire field guns. This subject is immensely interesting as showing in complete detail the working of this terrible engine of war; and it has the added interested of a good portrait of the distinguished inventor."
- This is the celebrated duel scene from the melodrama 'Women and Wine, ' enacted by the original characters of the Drury Lane cast. The women fight with butcher knives, and their struggle is intensely interesting and realistic.
- "Little Bobbie" stuffs an enormous amount of disgusting food into his mouth and washes it down with an entire tankard of beer.
- "A splendid picture showing this notable family of jugglers in their restaurant scene, in which they toss dishes and chairs about with marvelous dexterity."
- "The Guard of Honor. This was made up of a detachment of troops uniformed and equipped to represent the various stages of progress in the armies of There are quaint halberdiers with steel casques and spears; companies armed arquebuses, etc.; finally the up-to-date soldiers of Her Majesty's army."
- "In the foreground of the picture is seen the feeding pond in the pelicans' cage. A quantity of fish is thrown into the water in view of the pelicans, which are confined in a separate compartment. As the door of this compartment is opened, the ungainly birds rush forth, and with much squawking and flapping of wings, plunge into the water and scramble for their food."
- "This is the last ceremonious public appearance of Her Majesty, Queen Victoria. The picture was taken in Phoenix Park, Dublin, April 4th, 1900, and shows the Queen in an open carriage, being cheered by thousands of people, as she passes through an arch of welcome."
- "An exhibition of grotesque boxing by the two McNaughtons, well-known on the vaudeville stage."
- "Many spectators who have viewed this picture on the Biograph have insisted that they have experienced the pangs of seasickness. The picture was taken from the deck of one tug which was tumbling and tossing in the immense rollers, while the tug that was being photographed was similarly affected. At times the billows break over the bow of the tiny craft and almost bury it from sight in the spray. One of the biggest hits of the Biograph."
- "A magnificent picture, taken aboard H.M.S. 'Repulse' during the annual manoeuvres of the British Channel fleet. At the opening of the picture a sailor is seen painting a barbette. While he is at work a ten-inch gun is swung in such a position as to throw him from his perch into the sea. It is evident in an instant that he is unable to swim. Life-buoys are thrown in to the water, and several seamen dive from the deck of the vessel. A life boat is quickly lowered from the davits, and the man is rescued. In the background of the picture appear two of the most formidable battleships of the British navy. The negative is very fine photographically."
- "Sir Hiram Maxim, in person, firing at targets with one of his latest type rapid-fire guns. An exceedingly vivid and interesting scene."
- "Showing the Austrian Emperor laying the corner stone of a new military barracks."
- "An impressive spectacle is made by this regiment as it sweeps by the camera at a gallop. The Hussars wear very showy and beautiful uniforms; their fur-lined great coats being thrown over one shoulder, and the plumes of their shakos nodding with the swing of the horses. This scene is very fine photographically, and the faces of the men are so distinct that individuals could easily be picked out."