Edwin S. Porter Movies

  • 1901
    Catching an Early Train

    Catching an Early Train

    Catching an Early Train

    4.81901HD

    Shows a suburbanite asleep in bed. He discovers he has overslept himself, and jumps out of bed.

    Catching an Early Train
  • 1901
    The Finish of Bridget McKeen

    The Finish of Bridget McKeen

    The Finish of Bridget McKeen

    5.91901HD

    The cook has trouble lighting the stove, so she adds kerosene, with explosive results.

    The Finish of Bridget McKeen
  • 1914
    Tess of the Storm Country

    Tess of the Storm Country

    Tess of the Storm Country

    5.51914HD

    A young girl, squatting on a wealthy man's land fights for her fellow squatters' right to stay.

    Tess of the Storm Country
  • 1901
    Circular Panorama of Electric Tower

    Circular Panorama of Electric Tower

    Circular Panorama of Electric Tower

    5.31901HD

    A most interesting picture at the Pan-American Exposition. The picture was taken from the north side of the Electric Tower. It presents the most...

    Circular Panorama of Electric Tower
  • 1904
    Buster and Tige Put a Balloon Vendor Out of Business

    Buster and Tige Put a Balloon Vendor Out of Business

    Buster and Tige Put a Balloon Vendor Out of Business

    51904HD

    Scene V of the Buster Brown Series. Shows an Italian balloon vendor near the "Flat-iron" Building, New York City. Mrs. Brown and Buster appear on the...

    Buster and Tige Put a Balloon Vendor Out of Business
  • 1904
    Parsifal

    Parsifal

    Parsifal

    01904HD

    Klingsor seeks admission to the Holy Grail. Evil summons Kundry. Herzeloid appears with the child Parsifal. Crowning of Amfortas. Wounding of...

    Parsifal
  • 1901
    Trapeze Disrobing Act

    Trapeze Disrobing Act

    Trapeze Disrobing Act

    4.91901HD

    The stage of a vaudeville theatre. A lady in evening costume is performing on a trapeze. Two Rubes are seated in a box. The lady begins to disrobe,...

    Trapeze Disrobing Act
  • 1901
    Another Job for the Undertaker

    Another Job for the Undertaker

    Another Job for the Undertaker

    3.7731901HD

    Shows a bedroom in a hotel. On the wall of the room is a conspicuous sign "Don't blow out the gas." A hayseed enters the room, accompanied by a...

    Another Job for the Undertaker
  • 1906
    The Terrible Kids

    The Terrible Kids

    The Terrible Kids

    51906HD

    Two boys and their dog set out to play a series of practical jokes on their neighbors. After they have caused several disruptions, the police are...

    The Terrible Kids
  • 1905
    I.B. Dam and the Whole Dam Family

    I.B. Dam and the Whole Dam Family

    I.B. Dam and the Whole Dam Family

    41905HD

    One at a time, we meet eight members of the Dam family.

    I.B. Dam and the Whole Dam Family
  • 1906
    A Winter Straw Ride

    A Winter Straw Ride

    A Winter Straw Ride

    4.81906HD

    Two groups of young women get into a pair of horse-drawn carts, and go off for a straw ride through the snowy streets. As they pass by a group of...

    A Winter Straw Ride
  • 1903
    New York Harbor Police Boat Patrol Capturing Pirates

    New York Harbor Police Boat Patrol Capturing Pirates

    New York Harbor Police Boat Patrol Capturing Pirates

    3.71903HD

    The "Patrol" is seen chasing a row-boat containing river pirates. The pirates are pulling at the oars with all their strength, but a few shots from...

    New York Harbor Police Boat Patrol Capturing Pirates
  • 1901
    The Martyred Presidents

    The Martyred Presidents

    The Martyred Presidents

    2.91901HD

    This film is difficult to classify. It opens on a scene showing a mourner with bowed head sitting in front of what appears to be a tombstone. Shortly...

    The Martyred Presidents
  • 1904
    Nervy Nat Kisses the Bride

    Nervy Nat Kisses the Bride

    Nervy Nat Kisses the Bride

    3.71904HD

    A tramp gets involved in mischief on a train.

    Nervy Nat Kisses the Bride
  • 1903
    The Messenger Boy's Mistake

    The Messenger Boy's Mistake

    The Messenger Boy's Mistake

    4.21903HD

    "Cholly" wishes to call on his best girl and sends her a large bouquet. To find out if the girl really loves him, he sends a note with the messenger...

    The Messenger Boy's Mistake
  • 1902
    Interrupted Bathers

    Interrupted Bathers

    Interrupted Bathers

    3.7861902HD

    Three girls are taking a bath in a quiet, shady spot along a beautiful stream. Another young lady in bathing attire reclines on the bank. The latter...

    Interrupted Bathers
  • 1905
    Police Chasing Scorching Auto

    Police Chasing Scorching Auto

    Police Chasing Scorching Auto

    4.21905HD

    Police officers pursue a speeding automobile that almost hit a small child. This short is an outtake from Life of an American Policeman (1905). Once...

    Police Chasing Scorching Auto
  • 1901
    The Tramp's Unexpected Skate

    The Tramp's Unexpected Skate

    The Tramp's Unexpected Skate

    4.21901HD

    Shows a tramp asleep. Two mischievous boys appear on roller skates. One removes his skates and they strap them to the feet of "Weary Willie." They...

    The Tramp's Unexpected Skate
  • 1982
    Before the Nickelodeon: The Cinema of Edwin S. Porter

    Before the Nickelodeon: The Cinema of Edwin S. Porter

    Before the Nickelodeon: The Cinema of Edwin S. Porter

    5.71982HD

    A documentary overview of the career of silent cinema pioneer Edwin S. Porter.

    Before the Nickelodeon: The Cinema of Edwin S. Porter
  • 1902
    Burning of Durland's Riding Academy

    Burning of Durland's Riding Academy

    Burning of Durland's Riding Academy

    51902HD

    A fire has swept through Durland's Riding Academy in Manhattan. The fire has mostly died down, but firefighters are still at the scene, hosing down...

    Burning of Durland's Riding Academy