Movies: British Mutoscope And Biograph Company

1899
King John (1899)
King John
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Based on Shakespeare's play, Act V, Scene vii: King John is in torment, and his supporters fear that his end is near. As he writhes in agony, he is attended by Prince Henry, the Earl of Pembroke, and Robert Bigot. Prince Henry tries repeatedly to com...
1898
The Queen and the Queen Mother on the Palace Balcony Responding to the Call of the Populace (Coronation of Wilhelmina) (1898)
The Queen and the Queen Mother on the Palace Balcony Responding to the Call of the Populace (Coronation of Wilhelmina)
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Queen Vilhelmina greeting the crowds after the coronation....
1898
The Vatican Military Guard, Consisting of a Detachment of Noble Guards, Commanded by Count Pecci, Followed by a Palatine Guard of Honour, Swiss Guard, Gendarmes and Fire Brigade (1898)
The Vatican Military Guard, Consisting of a Detachment of Noble Guards, Commanded by Count Pecci, Followed by a Palatine Guard of Honour, Swiss Guard, Gendarmes and Fire Brigade
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A parade in the Vatican....
1897
Afternoon Tea in the Gardens of Clarence House (1897)
Afternoon Tea in the Gardens of Clarence House
2.51897HD
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....
1898
Pope Leo XIII and Count Pecci, No. 1 (1898)
Pope Leo XIII and Count Pecci, No. 1
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1900
Tram Journey through Southampton (1900)
Tram Journey through Southampton
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A moving tour through lively turn-of-the-century Southampton....
1898
Neapolitan Dance at the Ancient Forum of Pompeii (1898)
Neapolitan Dance at the Ancient Forum of Pompeii
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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 b...
1898
From War to Peace: First Departure of S.S. 'St. Louis' from Southampton (1898)
From War to Peace: First Departure of S.S. 'St. Louis' from Southampton
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The SS 'St. Louis' departs from Southampton Docks...
1900
Four Warships in Rough Seas (1900)
Four Warships in Rough Seas
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Film produced by William K. Dickson’s British Mutoscope and Biograph Company....
1899
Her Majesty the Queen Arriving at South Kensington on the Occasion of the Laying of the Foundation Stone of the Victoria & Albert Museum (1899)
Her Majesty the Queen Arriving at South Kensington on the Occasion of the Laying of the Foundation Stone of the Victoria & Albert Museum
11899HD
Film produced by William K. Dickson’s British Mutoscope and Biograph Company....
1897
Has He Hit Me? (1897)
Has He Hit Me?
1.51897HD
Two boxers miss their punches - until they don't....
1899
Amann, the Great Impersonator (1899)
Amann, the Great Impersonator
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"In his characterization of Capt. Dreyfus and Emile Zola."...
1900
Queen Victoria's Last Visit to Ireland (1900)
Queen Victoria's Last Visit to Ireland
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"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 ar...
1898
Panoramic View of Conway on the L. & N.W. Railway (1898)
Panoramic View of Conway on the L. & N.W. Railway
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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....
1899
Launch of the 'Oceanic' (1899)
Launch of the 'Oceanic'
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"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 ...
1899
Catching the Ferry in Amsterdam (1899)
Catching the Ferry in Amsterdam
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Part of the 'Giant Postcards' series, a filmed entr'acte screened during the play 'De Nieuwe Prikkel' by August Reyding. Camilla and Roland take the pont across the IJ to go to the Tolhuis amusement park....
1899
Naval Exercise (1899)
Naval Exercise
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Naval Exercise, United Kingdom...
1898
Me and My Two Friends (1898)
Me and My Two Friends
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A sweet little girl is seated in the bow of a life-boat feeding crackers to a magnificent St. Bernard dog, while a tabby cat dozes and blinks at her side....
1897
Place de la Concorde (1897)
Place de la Concorde
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A beautiful view of one of the most celebrated spots in the French capital. A magnificent fountain is playing in the background of the picture, and elegant equipages drive by....
1901
Panorama of Grand Harbour, Malta, Showing Battleships, Etc. (1901)
Panorama of Grand Harbour, Malta, Showing Battleships, Etc.
6.51901HD
Single panning shot of the Grand Harbour, Valletta, Malta....