The best movies 1897 Pagina 7

The Martinez sisters performing a spanish dance

A 19th century wire-walker performs his stage act on a woman's clothesline. An early comedy by pioneer director Robert W. Paul.

A woman from the Ashanti tribe bathes her child in a shallow bowl.

"Sir Hiram Maxim, in person, firing at targets with one of his latest type rapid-fire guns.

In front of a cheering crowd, President Félix Faure, surrounded by his escort, salutes as he moves forward.

The busiest corner in Chicago. Cable cars and street traffic of all descriptions. Hundreds of shoppers. Fine perspective view looking north toward...

Three people playing cards.

A military horse show in Basel.

Military exercises in Basel.

Also known as 'Un incendie à Dublin I', 'Crowds Watch City Fire Brigade' and 'Crowds Watch Dublin Fire Brigade.' Lumiere Catalog no. 710.

This legendary fight was filmed on March 17, 1897, using 63mm film that produced an aspect ratio of about 1.75:1. Using three adjacent cameras, Enoch...

Men run a training course

Roma families eat, drink, dance, and play

The crew of seven dressed in cork jackets, push the boat through the surf; they clamber in and row out to the wreck. 50 ft.

Swiss Army gunners practicing.

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...

The arrival of King Rama V, the king of Siam, in Switzerland.

From Edison films catalog: Taken during the Klondike excitement. The streets are crowded with miners buying outfits and supplies. Mule trains,...