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- 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.
- 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).
- "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."
- Without a doubt this is the finest railroad moving picture ever made, and for variety and beauty of scenery it can hardly be surpassed the world over. This view is taken from the front of a rapidly moving locomotive, over a stretch of track made up of a continuous series of reverse curves; and every turn opens a vista of surpassing beauty. Conwy Castle itself, one of the most picturesque and historic spots in Wales, appears from time to time in the picture.
- Scene from the second act of The Prince of Wales Theatre production.
- "An interesting picture of the great inter-collegiate eight-oared boat race of 1899. The picture is taken from the judge's boat, and shows the start and first part of the race."
- "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."
- "A panoramic view, showing wrecking tugs trying to haul the steamship 'Paris' off the Manacle Rocks on which she had been wrecked the day before."
- "A remarkable picture in many ways. It shows a game between two expert English teams from the go-off to the making of a goal. The photographic effects as the men splash through the water are very fine."
- Document recorded on the family trip to Venice in 1898.
- "Showing the Austrian Emperor laying the corner stone of a new military barracks."
- This view shows the Steamship Cheshire while leaving the docks, at Liverpool. The entire length of the vessel goes through the range of the picture. The troops are shown waving to friends on the pier.
- "The noted British General planning his campaign against the Boers."
- The high jump won by S. S. Jones of the New York Athletic Club.
- "This view shows the Queen in an open carriage reviewing the dismounted battalion of the Household Cavalry, just before its departure for South Africa, where the organization served with singular gallantry."
- Gen. Buller's 6th Brigade striking tents and marching off to battle. The picture gives a very good idea of the extent and character of a British camp in South Africa.
- 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.
- "A stunning view of H.M. torpedo boat destroyer 'Albatross,' steaming at the rate of thirty-two knots per hour in her speed trial. The negative is wonderfully sharp and clear, and the subject very impressive."
- "This is the name of the engine which draws the Irish mail train on the London & Northwestern Railroad, Eng. Our picture was taken from the rear of a train running parallel with, and a short distance in front of the Jennie Deans train. Throughout the run the train is kept constantly in the field of the camera, and the scene is particularly interesting when the engine takes up water while running at full speed, from a shallow trough between the rails. The water pours into the tank in such volume that it overflows in a torrent. This picture is magnificent photographically, and has made a tremendous hit wherever it has been show."
- "This scene, one of the notable Aldershot series, shows the Gordon Highlanders marching back into camp after drill. The regiment has such a magnificent record that one cannot help by be interested in a close view of the men, which this picture affords. The film is so good photographically that the likeness of each man is almost equal to a studio photograph."
- "Taken on Derby Day, May 31st, 1899. Unsaddling the winner, Flying Fox."