Edison Studios Movies

  • 1903
    Steamscow 'Cinderella' and Ferryboat 'Cincinnati'

    Steamscow 'Cinderella' and Ferryboat 'Cincinnati'

    Steamscow 'Cinderella' and Ferryboat 'Cincinnati'

    81903HD

    The steamscow passes a pinnace headed in the other direction, then steams on past the huge paddlewheeler.

    Steamscow 'Cinderella' and Ferryboat 'Cincinnati'
  • 1901
    Japanese Village

    Japanese Village

    Japanese Village

    71901HD

    One of the most fascinating exhibits on the Midway at the Pan-American Exposition is the Japanese Village. This space occupies about one and one-half...

    Japanese Village
  • 1906
    Vanderbilt Cup 1906

    Vanderbilt Cup 1906

    Vanderbilt Cup 1906

    81906HD

    A huge throng of spectators watches a car race.

    Vanderbilt Cup 1906
  • 1906
    S.S. 'Kinau' Landing Passengers, Mahukona, Hawaii

    S.S. 'Kinau' Landing Passengers, Mahukona, Hawaii

    S.S. 'Kinau' Landing Passengers, Mahukona, Hawaii

    01906HD

    There's no harbor, and the ship lies some distance off shore..... then the camera pans and a tender has to be sent out amidst the rough water.

    S.S. 'Kinau' Landing Passengers, Mahukona, Hawaii
  • 1901
    'Columbia' and 'Shamrock II': Turning the Outer Stake Boat

    'Columbia' and 'Shamrock II': Turning the Outer Stake Boat

    'Columbia' and 'Shamrock II': Turning the Outer Stake Boat

    101901HD

    Here the yachts are both sailing under a twenty-knot breeze, and the effect is most beautiful as they turn the stake, the Shamrock leading by one-eigh...

    'Columbia' and 'Shamrock II': Turning the Outer Stake Boat
  • 1903
    'Reliance' and 'Shamrock III' Jockeying and Starting in First Race

    'Reliance' and 'Shamrock III' Jockeying and Starting in First Race

    'Reliance' and 'Shamrock III' Jockeying and Starting in First Race

    71903HD

    In this picture a fine idea of the jockeying and start is given, showing Shamrock III. very close, the sailors running back and forth as she passes th...

    'Reliance' and 'Shamrock III' Jockeying and Starting in First Race
  • 1907
    Jamestown Exposition International Naval Review, Hampton Roads, Virginia

    Jamestown Exposition International Naval Review, Hampton Roads, Virginia

    Jamestown Exposition International Naval Review, Hampton Roads, Virginia

    01907HD

    Ships of foreign countries and the U.S. Atlantic Fleet participate in the international naval review which marks the opening of the Jamestown Expositi...

    Jamestown Exposition International Naval Review, Hampton Roads, Virginia
  • 1906
    Washing Sheep, Humuula Beach, Hawaii

    Washing Sheep, Humuula Beach, Hawaii

    Washing Sheep, Humuula Beach, Hawaii

    01906HD

    Shepherds in Hawaii push a flock of sheep in line through a trough of water.

    Washing Sheep, Humuula Beach, Hawaii
  • 1906
    Shearing Sheep, Humuula Ranch, Hawaii

    Shearing Sheep, Humuula Ranch, Hawaii

    Shearing Sheep, Humuula Ranch, Hawaii

    01906HD

    Shows how they cut the wool off of sheep.

    Shearing Sheep, Humuula Ranch, Hawaii
  • 1906
    Hauling Sugar Cane, Kohala Plantation, Hawaii

    Hauling Sugar Cane, Kohala Plantation, Hawaii

    Hauling Sugar Cane, Kohala Plantation, Hawaii

    01906HD

    The title reads "Hailing Drags". You'd expect some sort of travois affair, but it turns out to be mules hailing sugar cane loaded onto wheeled flats....

    Hauling Sugar Cane, Kohala Plantation, Hawaii
  • 1906
    Surf Scene, Waikiki, Honolulu, H.I.

    Surf Scene, Waikiki, Honolulu, H.I.

    Surf Scene, Waikiki, Honolulu, H.I.

    01906HD

    The documentary features the oldest footage ever taken of surfing, and it was shot in Hawaii by Robert Bonine.

    Surf Scene, Waikiki, Honolulu, H.I.
  • 1904
    Boxing Horses Luna Park, Coney Island

    Boxing Horses Luna Park, Coney Island

    Boxing Horses Luna Park, Coney Island

    91904HD

    Inside a boxing ring are two horses. Attendants put white bag-like objects on their forefeet. At a signal from the ringmaster, the two horses stand on...

    Boxing Horses Luna Park, Coney Island
  • 1903
    Tub Race

    Tub Race

    Tub Race

    91903HD

    A number of boys are engaged in a tub race. They are lined up in a row, and the fun begins from the start. Some of the tubs upset and give the boys a...

    Tub Race
  • 1897
    Crawford Shoe Store

    Crawford Shoe Store

    Crawford Shoe Store

    01897HD

    Crawford's had a store in Madison Square, New York. The horse-drawn buses were typical and can be seen in photographs of Madison Square at this date.

    Crawford Shoe Store
  • 1902
    Horse Racing in Germany

    Horse Racing in Germany

    Horse Racing in Germany

    101902HD

    A fine picture taken at the race track in Kiel, Germany, showing an exciting horse race. Two of the contestants finish almost neck and neck.

    Horse Racing in Germany