Films that would have been interesting to watch had they survived
These shorts all would've been quite interesting to see but sadly none of them survive. What a pity.
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- DirectorWilliam K.L. DicksonWilliam HeiseStarsJames C. DuncanShort, experimental film depicting James C. Duncan smoking a pipe.If this film survives, it certainly ain't available on YouTube. The most I've seen of it is a single image.
- DirectorWilliam K.L. DicksonWilliam HeiseStarsFred C. DevonaldJames C. DuncanAgain, not on YouTube.
- DirectorWilliam K.L. DicksonWilliam HeiseStarsJames C. DuncanOne of the sequels to "Duncan Smoking" and again it isn't on YouTube.
- DirectorWilliam K.L. DicksonWilliam HeiseShort film featuring two monkeys fighting.From what I've read it shows two monkeys boxing, but again, why isn't it available on YouTube?
- DirectorWilliam K.L. DicksonLost film directed by William K.L. Dickson. Presented by Edison Manufacturing Company.I'm guessing it was another of those sport films from Edison.
- DirectorGeorges MélièsLittle is known about this lost film, other than its comedic intent.I have absolutely no idea what this film featured. It was probably another one-gag film.
- DirectorGeorges MélièsLittle is known about this lost film, which presumably features a gardener.So it don't sound interesting, but the fact it is lost makes it all the more mysterious.
- DirectorGeorges MélièsStarsGeorgette MélièsLittle is known about this lost film, which presumably features young baby girls.Probably a Melies actuality, his fourteenth film.
- DirectorGeorges MélièsVery little is known of this lost Georges Melies film, but the title indicates it may have featured children riding a merry-go-round.Probably an early actuality film.
- DirectorGeorges MélièsI suppose only the title can tell us what this one was about.
- DirectorGeorges MélièsStarsGeorges MélièsThis lost film featured a talented sketch artist drawing the statesman and historian Adolphe Thiers with stunning rapidity.One of Melies's "Lightning Sketch" films.
- DirectorGeorges MélièsStarsGeorges MélièsThis lost film featured a talented sketch artist drawing the statesman and Liberal Unionist Joseph Chamberlain with stunning rapidity.One of Melies's "Lightning Sketch" films.
- DirectorGeorges MélièsStarsGeorges MélièsThis lost film featured a talented sketch artist drawing Her Majesty H. M. Queen Victoria with stunning rapidity.One of Melies's "Lightning Sketch" films.
- DirectorGeorges MélièsStarsGeorges MélièsThis lost film featured a talented sketch artist drawing the Prussian statesman Otto Von Bismark with stunning rapidity.One of Melies's "Lightning Sketch" films.
- DirectorGeorges MélièsLittle is known about this lost short film, other than it may have been similar to the Lumiere Brothers' "Employees Leaving the Factory" from the previous year.It would've been interesting to see if this one was similar to the Lumiere's film.
- DirectorGeorges MélièsStarsTsar Nicholas IITsarina AlexandraSounds like a parade.
- DirectorGeorges MélièsStarsTsar Nicholas IIThe followup to the latter.
- DirectorGeorges MélièsSounds like it has to do with natives.
- DirectorGeorges MélièsSounds kinda funny.
- DirectorGeorges MélièsStarsGeorges MélièsI wonder what it was that made the Muslim so hilarious.
- DirectorGeorges MélièsStarsGugusseGugusse, a clown, is both astounded and bewildered upon seeing the mechanical movements of an automaton.A lost comedy.
- DirectorGeorges MélièsMust have been an erotic notion.
- DirectorGeorges MélièsA pottery maker?
- DirectorGeorges MélièsSounds dramatic.
- DirectorGeorges MélièsStarsPaulusOne of Melies's "Comedian Paulus Singing" films.
- DirectorGeorges MélièsStarsPaulusOne of Melies's "Comedian Paulus Singing" films.
- DirectorGeorges MélièsStarsPaulusOne of Melies's "Comedian Paulus Singing" films.
- DirectorGeorges MélièsStarsPaulusOne of Melies's "Comedian Paulus Singing" films.
- DirectorGeorges MélièsStarsPaulusOne of Melies's "Comedian Paulus Singing" films.
- DirectorGeorges MélièsAn actuality probably.
- DirectorGeorges MélièsA man makes twenty complete changes in two minutes, combining with them dances. The changes are made in full sight of the audience. Biondi, Fregoli and Mons change behind the scenes.Probably a trick film
- DirectorGeorges MélièsProbably something about the Spanish Inquisition
- DirectorGeorges MélièsA lady is seated at her desk writing when a burglar enters and strangles her. He stabs her and after wrapping her in a sheet throws her in a trunk and then proceeds to steal her jewelry. He is disturbed by a noise and looking around he sees the ghost of the woman he murdered. Three or four more spectres appear and becoming bewildered he tries to escape, but is captured by the officers, who enter at this time.Sounds like a murder mystery, but who know??!!!!
- DirectorGeorges MélièsShowing the rolling sea, upon which gradually appears a cloud of mist. From this evolves the figure of Christ, who proceeds to walk on the waves. The rolling movement of the water and the sudden apparition certainly give a most startling effect, illustrating the biblical miracle of Christ walking on the water.At least I know the summary.
- DirectorGeorges MélièsStarsGeorges MélièsSounds pretty funny.
- DirectorGeorges MélièsThe lost film featured 7 international individuals: a Frenchman, an English soldier, a German, a Spaniard, an Italian lady, a Russian, and a Turkish lady, transforming into each-other, each one displaying the words "Thanks, hope to see you again" in a different language.Well, at least I know what it featured.
- DirectorGeorges MélièsSounds like one of those one-gag films
- DirectorGeorges MélièsA conjurer causes three handsome maidens to appear on pedestals, one at a time, although there was nothing to indicate that they were near before he practiced his art. They are made to disappear in the same mysterious manner.No idea what Bacchantes are.
- DirectorGeorges MélièsAlso sounds like a murder mystery.
- DirectorGeorges MélièsA series a documentaries.
- DirectorGeorges MélièsSounds creepy.
- DirectorGeorges MélièsStarsGeorges MélièsShakespeare, in his study, attempts to compose the murder scene in "Julius Caesar" with unsatisfactory results. A vision gives him the inspiration he needs to write the scene properly.At least I know what it was about.
- DirectorGeorges MélièsSounds really hilarious.
- DirectorGeorges MélièsWhat the heck could this one have been about?
- DirectorGeorges MélièsLord only knows what this one featured.
- DirectorGeorges MélièsA number of guests arrive at a hostelry, and preparatory to rest themselves after their long journey, they put their clothes out in the hall for the valet to press trousers and polish boots. The valet gathers up the heap and takes it into another room. He works long and hard and finally each piece looks like new: he deposits the outfit at each door of the room occupied by the guests and departs. In a short while the guests want to dress and each takes in the bundle at his door, but soon they discover that the valet mixed their belongings and each angrily examines the misfit and goes for the servant, who flees. A chase from room to room in the hotel takes place, and finally the valet gets hack to the room where the clothes are piled up. A bright thought strikes him: he sets fire to the heap and it burns merrily. The firemen arrive and add to the discomfiture of the guests by turning the hose on them.Sounds weird.
- DirectorGeorges MélièsA once-famous actor is seen applying at a theatrical booking agency for a position. He is informed that he is too old to take part in a show regardless of the fact that in former years he was a star of no mean repute. He returns home to his wife and tells her that it is impossible to obtain employment. After he has pawned most of his belongings he and his wife go through the streets begging, where they are met by a leading actor of the day, who at one time was given advice which placed him at the head of his profession. Seeing his old friend in destitute circumstances he offers him his home to spend his remaining years.What??!!
- DirectorGeorges MélièsChristmas Eve, Polly, a little girl, is in great excitement. She wishes to get so many toys from Santa Clans! She hangs her stockings on the mantelpiece, says her prayers, bids her mother good-night, and goes to bed. As soon as she is sleeping, two kidnappers come into her bedroom, take her and bring her into a miserable cellar. The man quarrels with the woman and reproaches her for having taken the little girl. Polly cries very much from fright. The kidnappers, fearing the police, take her away from the cellar. While she is out with them, she runs away and gets lost in a forest. The snow falls. She remembers the tale of Tom Thumb and she climbs a big tree and sees in the distance a church illuminated for the midnight mass. She goes there directly. The beadle will not let her in. but a kind woman sends her to the gallery. She notices a beautiful colored window and admires it. Suddenly the window turns like a wheel and disappears and in its place Santa Clans is there loaded with toys. He smiles at her, calls her and then invites her to visit his palace. He then vanishes. Again she sees a vision of children finding their Christmas presents, and sees the angels blessing her. She leaves the church and goes to Santa Claus' palace. Everything was beautiful. Polly is delighted to see such wonders. She finds a big box which contains a doll as large as herself. She undresses the doll, takes her clothes, puts them on and goes into the box herself. Santa Claus appears and is very busy getting ready to distribute the toys in his aeroplane loaded by angels. They take the box containing Polly and put it with the other presents. The aeroplane loaded with toys goes over the city, stops at the different chimneys and leaves the toys. The box containing Polly is put down a chimney and placed with the other presents. Polly is so glad to find herself at home, she leaves her box and dances about the room. At this moment the nurse awakens Polly and the child finds it was only a dream. She runs downstairs and finds her parents waiting for her near her stockings and she soon forgets the dream. The last scene shows her with Santa Clans, who is saying farewell to all and giving them toys, candies, etc. Polly also sends kisses to everybody.Sounds creepy.
- DirectorGeorges MélièsStarsGeorges MélièsA young man who had been out all night wends his way homeward. Of course, his spending a whole night with "the boys" results in his drinking more than he is physically able to carry. When he arrives at the door of his house, he tries to find the keyhole. He imagines the lock to be on every part of the door. Sometimes he sees two locks and other times more. When he does finally find the lock and opens the door he tumbles into his apartment. There he gets a warm reception from his wife. Soon he imagines that all house furnishings are double. He sees just twice as many things as really exist. Even when the servant comes in he thinks there are two of them. Before long he gets into an argument with her and he chases her around the room. In trying to escape from him, she jumps from a window and he comes after her. He falls on the pavement below, while she falls on a hook and is seen hanging from it.At least I know what it featured.
- DirectorGeorges MélièsSounds like a fantasy.