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1. The Boston Tea Party (1908)
Short, Drama, History
Great historic picture of The Tea Party in Boston Harbor, 1773.
Director: Edwin S. Porter | Stars: Charles Ogle, Herbert Prior
Votes: 21
2. A Sculptor's Welsh Rabbit Dream (1908)
Short
Sculptor dreams of fantastic dream in which the genie of the lamp appears to him .
Votes: 7
3. The Great Train Robbery (1903)
TV-G | 11 min | Short, Action, Adventure
A group of bandits stage a brazen train hold-up, only to find a determined posse hot on their heels.
Director: Edwin S. Porter | Stars: Gilbert M. 'Broncho Billy' Anderson, A.C. Abadie, George Barnes, Justus D. Barnes
Votes: 21,019
4. Faust (1909)
Drama, Short
Faust, an aged philosopher and magician who has grown weary of life and has sought in vain for the secret of eternal youth, decides, after a night's long vigil, to call forth from the ... See full summary »
Director: Edwin S. Porter | Star: William Sorelle
Votes: 23
5. 'Africander' Winning the Suburban Handicap, 1903 (1903)
Documentary, Short
The Coney Island Jockey Club's Suburban Handicap race was won by the three-year-old bay colt Africander, with the best and most seasoned horses in training at his heels. He took the lead in... See full summary »
Votes: 23
6. Dream of a Rarebit Fiend (1906)
Not Rated | 7 min | Short, Comedy, Fantasy
The fiend faces the spectacular mind-bending consequences of his free-wheeling rarebit binge.
Directors: Wallace McCutcheon, Edwin S. Porter | Star: Jack Brawn
Votes: 1,993
7. On the Brink (1911)
12 min | Short, Drama
Far from the maddened throngs of the city, far from the teeming, seething city streets, in a little fishing town, lives Tess and her half-witted brother, Sam. By clam digging they earn a ... See full summary »
Directors: Edwin S. Porter, Lois Weber | Stars: Phillips Smalley, Lois Weber, Charles De Forrest, Mitchell Lewis
Votes: 27
8. Life of an American Fireman (1903)
Not Rated | 6 min | Short, Action
A fireman rushes into a carriage to rescue a woman from a house fire. He breaks the windowpanes and carries the woman to safety; after dangerous and uncertain moments he also saves the woman's son.
Directors: George S. Fleming, Edwin S. Porter | Stars: Edwin S. Porter, Vivian Vaughan, Arthur White, James H. White
Votes: 2,711
9. Sunshine Sue (1910)
17 min | Drama, Short
Sue is the sunshine of the old home, ever smiling, singing, and lifting the burden from her parents' shoulders in their declining years. She is beloved by honest country lad Tom, who is at ... See full summary »
Director: D.W. Griffith | Stars: Marion Sunshine, W. Chrystie Miller, Clara T. Bracy, Edward Dillon
Votes: 24
10. Hearts Adrift (1914)
38 min | Short, Romance
A man and a woman are shipwrecked on a desert island. It doesn't take long before they fall in love and, figuring that they would never see civilization again, declare themselves married ... See full summary »
Director: Edwin S. Porter | Stars: Mary Pickford, Harold Lockwood
Votes: 20
11. The Night Before Christmas (1905)
9 min | Animation, Short, Family
It's December 24th, and 'Santa Claus' is busy feeding his reindeer and finishing up the toys that he will soon deliver. Meanwhile, the children in a large family hang their stockings over ... See full summary »
Director: Edwin S. Porter
Votes: 664
12. A Wringing Good Joke (1900)
Short, Comedy
A remarkably pleasing picture that will appeal to both young and old, for it is the sort of trick that every boy might play on a grandparent. Grandpa sits nodding in his armchair in the ... See full summary »
Votes: 41
13. Jack and the Beanstalk (1902)
Not Rated | 10 min | Short, Fantasy
Porter's sequential continuity editing links several shots to form a narrative of the famous fairy tale story of Jack and his magic beanstalk. Borrowing on cinematographic methods ... See full summary »
Directors: George S. Fleming, Edwin S. Porter | Stars: James H. White, Thomas White
Votes: 804
14. A Good Little Devil (1914)
50 min | Drama
Charles MacLance, a mischievous little boy sent to live with his cruel aunt, Mrs. MacMiche, takes his happiness from the make-believe world of fairies which he has created with Juliet, a ... See full summary »
Directors: Edwin S. Porter, J. Searle Dawley | Stars: Mary Pickford, Ernest Truex, William Norris, Iva Merlin
Votes: 32
15. Coney Island at Night (1905)
Not Rated | 4 min | Documentary, Short
A panorama of Coney Island, taken at night: the camera sweeps across the scene from a vantage point well above the area. It then moves in for closer views of Dreamland and Luna Park.
Director: Edwin S. Porter
Votes: 370
16. The Last Deal (1910)
11 min | Short, Drama
In this Biograph subject a most powerful moral is presented against all forms of gambling, and it is indeed a convincing lesson to those given to such follies, for although the hero was ... See full summary »
Director: D.W. Griffith | Stars: Owen Moore, Ruth Hart, Edith Haldeman, George Nichols
Votes: 27
17. Tess of the Storm Country (1914)
80 min | Drama
A wealthy resident attempts to dispossess squatters who live near his home, which leads to a false accusation of murder.
Director: Edwin S. Porter | Stars: Mary Pickford, Harold Lockwood, Olive Carey, David Hartford
Votes: 272
18. The 'Teddy' Bears (1907)
Not Rated | 13 min | Short, Comedy, Family
Seven toy teddy bears of varying sizes suddenly come to life, getting in all sorts of merry misadventures.
Directors: Wallace McCutcheon, Edwin S. Porter
Votes: 669
19. Japanese Acrobats (1904)
2 min | Documentary, Short
A Japanese juggler performs some marvelous juggling feats with a boy. Lying on his back on the floor, he spins the boy with his feet and makes him turn numerous somersaults.
Votes: 150
20. His Mother's Thanksgiving (1910)
15 min | Short, Drama
We are first introduced to an old-fashioned New England kitchen and dining-room combined, where a few simple country folks have gathered to give their thanks to God for all the blessings ... See full summary »
Director: Edwin S. Porter | Stars: Mrs. William Bechtel, Mary Fuller, Herbert Prior
Votes: 29
21. The Prisoner of Zenda (1913)
55 min | Adventure
King Rudolf of Ruritania is saved from a coup attempt by the help of his lookalike cousin, who falls in love with the king's fiancee.
Directors: Hugh Ford, Edwin S. Porter | Stars: James K. Hackett, Beatrice Beckley, David Torrence, Frazer Coulter
Votes: 51
22. A Little Girl Who Did Not Believe in Santa Claus (1907)
Not Rated | 14 min | Short, Drama, Family
A generous boy tries to help a girl who does not believe in Santa Claus because of her family's poverty.
Directors: J. Searle Dawley, Edwin S. Porter | Stars: Gitchner Hartman, Mr. Lehapman, Bessie Schrednecky, William Sorelle
Votes: 209
23. Fun in a Bakery Shop (1902)
1 min | Short, Comedy
A baker's assistant throws a handful of dough at a rat. The dough sticks to the side of a barrel and the assistant proceeds to sculpt the dough into various faces and shapes. There is some experimental use of stop motion.
Director: Edwin S. Porter
Votes: 444
24. The Artist's Dilemma (1901)
2 min | Short, Fantasy
The scene opens in an artist's studio, the artist asleep in his chair. A large old fashioned clock opens and a young lady comes out and awaking the artist, requests him to paint her picture... See full summary »
Director: Edwin S. Porter
Votes: 253
25. His Neighbor's Wife (1913)
19 min | Short, Drama
Mr. Norton discovers his wife in the arms of his neighbor, Captain Roberts, a married man. His first maddened impulse is to kill his faithless wife, but on his way for the gun his little ... See full summary »
Director: Edwin S. Porter | Stars: Lily Langtry, Sidney Mason, Mimi Yvonne, Leslie T. Peacocke
Votes: 17
26. Rescued from an Eagle's Nest (1908)
Not Rated | 8 min | Action, Short
A family is terrified when an eagle carries off its young child.
Director: J. Searle Dawley | Stars: Miss Earle, Jinnie Frazer, D.W. Griffith, Henry B. Walthall
Votes: 860
27. Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (1910)
10 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Film "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" based on the novel "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" by Lewis Carroll.
Director: Edwin S. Porter | Stars: Gladys Hulette, Yale Boss
Votes: 168
28. What Happened on Twenty-third Street, New York City (1901)
Not Rated | 1 min | Short, Comedy
A winner and sure to please. In front of one of the largest newspaper offices is a hot air shaft through which immense volumes of air are forced by a blower. Ladies in crossing this shaft ... See full summary »
Directors: George S. Fleming, Edwin S. Porter | Stars: A.C. Abadie, Florence Georgie
Votes: 1,126
29. In the Bishop's Carriage (1913)
50 min | Crime, Drama
A successful stage actress with a hidden past as a criminal is kept on the path of righteousness by a benefactor.
Directors: J. Searle Dawley, Edwin S. Porter | Stars: Mary Pickford, David Wall, House Peters, Grace Henderson
Votes: 24
30. Pan-American Exposition by Night (1901)
Not Rated | 1 min | Documentary, Short
A great feature of the Pan-American Exposition, as unanimously conceded by all visitors, was the electric illumination of the Exposition grounds at night. After a great deal of ... See full summary »
Director: Edwin S. Porter
Votes: 591
31. Animated Painting (1904)
Short, Comedy
An artist is painting a sunrise at sea. After a few finishing touches he stands back and admires the painting. The sun immediately commences to rise. From all appearances it becomes very ... See full summary »
Director: Edwin S. Porter
Votes: 22
32. The Prince and the Pauper (1915)
50 min | Adventure
A poor boy named Tom Canty and Edward, the Prince of Wales exchange identities but events force the pair to experience each other's lives as well.
Directors: Hugh Ford, Edwin S. Porter | Stars: Marguerite Clark, Robert Broderick, William Barrows, William Sorelle
Votes: 30
33. What Happened in the Tunnel (1903)
Not Rated | 1 min | Comedy, Short
A woman riding a train must contend with the unwelcome advances of a male passenger.
Director: Edwin S. Porter | Stars: Gilbert M. 'Broncho Billy' Anderson, Bertha Regustus
Votes: 377
34. The Kleptomaniac (1905)
Not Rated | 8 min | Crime, Drama, Short
A well-dressed woman steals several items from a department store. Meanwhile, a poor woman with two small children steals a loaf of bread out of desperation, and she is quickly caught and arrested. In court, what penalty will each face?
Director: Edwin S. Porter | Stars: Aline Boyd, Phineas Nairs, Jane Stewart, George Voijere
Votes: 418
35. Train Wreckers (1905)
Not Rated | 11 min | Short, Action, Drama
A romance between a railroad engineer and the switchman's daughter is nearly ruined by train wreckers who knock out the girl and leave her on the tracks to be run over. The engineer perches on the engine's cow catcher and rescues the girl.
Director: Edwin S. Porter | Stars: Gilbert M. 'Broncho Billy' Anderson, Margaret Illington
Votes: 168
36. The Gay Shoe Clerk (1903)
Unrated | 1 min | Comedy, Short
A woman being fitted for shoes exposes her ankle to the shoe clerk, who is intrigued. He kisses her, but her chaperone hits him with her umbrella.
Director: Edwin S. Porter | Star: Edward Boulden
Votes: 1,187
37. The Ex-Convict (1904)
Not Rated | 8 min | Drama, Short
A recently released prisoner struggles to support his family.
Director: Edwin S. Porter
Votes: 232
38. Laughing Gas (I) (1907)
Not Rated | 9 min | Comedy, Short
A woman goes to the dentist for a toothache and is given gas. On her way home on the subway she can't stop laughing, and every other passenger catches the laughter from her.
Director: Edwin S. Porter | Stars: Bertha Regustus, Edward Boulden, Mr. La Montte, Mr. Sullivan
Votes: 241
39. Three American Beauties (1906)
Unrated | 1 min | Documentary, Short
Images of a rose, a young woman, and the American flag.
Directors: Wallace McCutcheon, Edwin S. Porter | Star: Deyo
Votes: 420
40. Lost Illusions (1911)
Short, Romance
A marital romance in which a married artist woos the wife of another man.
Director: Edwin S. Porter | Stars: Phillips Smalley, Lois Weber
Votes: 15
41. Railroad Smashup (1904)
1 min | Short, Action
A staged crash between two outmoded locomotives given to the Edison Co. by the Pennsylvania Railroad for the express purpose of destroying them.
Votes: 76
42. Trapeze Disrobing Act (1901)
Not Rated | 2 min | Short, Comedy
In this short silent film, we see Charmion an early vaudeville strongwomen, perform her famous Trapeze disrobing act. During the Victorian era, Charmion believed in promoting physical culture and dress reform for women.
Directors: George S. Fleming, Edwin S. Porter | Star: Charmion
Votes: 343
43. The Eternal City (1915)
80 min | Drama
Leone, a Papal guard, is devastated when his wife drowns herself after mistakenly thinking that he had abandoned her. He turns over his son David to be brought up by nuns, then enters a ... See full summary »
Directors: Hugh Ford, Edwin S. Porter | Stars: Pauline Frederick, Thomas Holding, Kittens Reichert, Arthur Oppenheim
Votes: 20
44. Dog Factory (1904)
Unrated | 4 min | Short, Comedy
A brief vaudeville-style demonstration of a "Dog Transformator," a machine that instantly turns dogs into sausages, and amazingly, sausages back into dogs.
Director: Edwin S. Porter
Votes: 434
45. The Lighthouse by the Sea (1911)
14 min | Drama, Short
The two daughters of an old lighthouse keeper fall in love with two young fishermen. The girls seek secluded spots to tell their lovers "sweet nothings," before they sail away on a long ... See full summary »
Director: Edwin S. Porter | Stars: Charles Sutton, Mabel Trunnelle, Laura Sawyer, Richard Neill
Votes: 30
46. Getting Evidence (1906)
Not Rated | 14 min | Short, Comedy
A jealous husband arrives in the office of Hawkshaw, a private detective. The husband is certain that his wife is being unfaithful, and he wants the detective to produce photographic ... See full summary »
Director: Edwin S. Porter | Stars: Paul Panzer, Viola Allen, Fay Templeton
Votes: 143
47. Lehigh Valley Black Diamond Express (1903)
Documentary, Short
Taken on the Lehigh Valley R. R., near Towanda, Pa., in a beautiful valley along the Susquehanna River. The train is seen approaching at a speed of seventy miles an hour. As it draws near, ... See full summary »
Votes: 25
48. The White Caps (1905)
Not Rated | 12 min | Drama, Short
Two members of a vigilante group known as 'The White Caps' post a warning sign on a man's home. When the man comes home, he tears down the sign, and then proceeds to abuse his wife both ... See full summary »
Directors: Wallace McCutcheon, Edwin S. Porter | Stars: Kate Toncray, John R. Cumpson, Arthur V. Johnson, Lionel Barrymore
Votes: 196
49. The Count of Monte Cristo (1913)
69 min | Drama, History
A French sailor, imprisoned for years on false charges of conpiring against the king, escapes and exacts revenge on his accusers.
Directors: Joseph A. Golden, Edwin S. Porter | Stars: James O'Neill, Nance O'Neil, Murdock MacQuarrie
Votes: 69
50. Panorama of Esplanade by Night (1901)
1 min | Documentary, Short
A most perfect picture of the Pan-American Exposition buildings, including the Electric Tower and Temple of Music, as they appear at night.
Director: Edwin S. Porter
Votes: 175