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- Images show the skeleton of a horse running.
- "Another view in which the figures show larger. A springboard furnishes the bathers with much amusement; also a toboggan slide."
- The title tells us where we are; the vignette is in two parts, spliced together. On a busy sidewalk, a police officer holds the left arm and a suited man holds the other of a Chinese wearing a loose white shirt and hat - marching the man up the slight incline past the camera. He protests a bit. Behind them trail a dozen people and about 10 more onlookers watch. Jump to shot two: from the side, we see an open paddy wagon, the arrested man sits with his back to us, the two who arrested him sit across. Two horses pull the wagon in a turn and it heads up the street, with two more men riding on the back running board: one is in uniform, the other waves his hat and smiles to the camera.
- "[By the Leander Sisters.] The dress of one consists of a pair of wings and a bow and arrow; the other represents a fairy. Bathers in all stages of dress and undress watch the graceful dance."
- "The main feature is the toboggan slide. Some sit down while others lie down, either head or feet first."
- "Shows a life boat coming through the breakers. The surf is high and the stout boat is tossed about like a cork."
- "The scene opens with the opening of the boat-house door, followed by the boat speeding down a runway into the water. The sailors, with oars pointing upward, and the splashing waters, are clearly reproduced, making an interesting scene."
- "Taken at Fisherman's Wharf. The crews are engaged in mending nets, arranging lines, etc., all of which lend action to the view. The figures are clear and life size, and the scene is truthfully reproduced."
- One of the sights of San Francisco. A 50-foot slide is used by the bathers, who toboggan down its slippery surface in all positions. The bathers are clad in black trunks, making fine contrast with the flesh tints.
- "A clever characteristic dance called the 'Yellow Kid.' Very unique. Stage is in the Sutro Baths, San Francisco, Cal., and the audience is composed largely of bathers."
- "Daily practice of life boat crew, showing boat being upset purposely by the men. As these boats are self-righting and self-bailing, the scene is particularly interesting."
- "The famous Seal Rocks at Golden Gate Park are here shown. Sea lions in their wild state are lying on the rocks and swimming and diving in the water."
- A line is shot to the man clinging to the overturned boat. He fastens it to his body using all his fast failing strength. The crew pull him through the surf to the shore, where he is rolled and patted and worked over until resuscitated.
- "The large war vessel slides slowly down the ways, stern first. Rowboats in the foreground rock violently in the swell. One boat upsets."
- Seagulls flock around a moving ferryboat in San Francisco Bay in this 2-shot short film.
- At the Union Iron Works in San Francisco, CA, the "Chitose", a ship built for the Japanese Navy, is seen being launched after completion. A yacht, the "Unadilla", passes by in the foreground, with its passengers looking on. A small fishing boat and a rowboat are also seen in the vicinity,.
- The S.S. Australia departs from San Francisco Bay, carrying American soldiers to the Philippines.
- "A view of the junction of Market and Kearney Streets, San Francisco, one of the liveliest parts of the city."
- "A view on Market Street, San Francisco, showing some of the principal buildings, traffic, etc."
- "A regiment of U.S. Regulars marching through Market Street, San Francisco on their return from the Philippines."
- Showing the famous Fish Market of San Francisco.
- The U.S. Battleship "Ohio" was launched from the wharfs of the Union Iron Works at San Francisco, Cal. Our photographers were sent to San Francisco and were on hand to catch a picture of this event. We secured a marvelously clear and life-like picture of the big battleship as she slid from the stocks and glided with ease and grace into the tranquil waters of San Francisco Harbor.
- Panorama of the docks, shipping, etc., of the San Francisco water front, taken from a passing tugboat.
- A panorama of the harbor entrance of San Francisco.
- On the night of November 15, 1901, James J. Jeffries, of Los Angeles, California, and Gus Ruhlin, of Akron, Ohio, engaged in a sparring contest in the ring of the Twentieth Century Athletic Club, at Mechanic's Pavilion, San Francisco. By special arrangements with the promoters of the contest, Messrs. J.C. Kennedy, Wm. Madden and Wm. Delaney, our cameras were on hand, and we secured authentic pictures of the contest. In order to record these pictures, it was necessary to specially equip the building with a large number of arc lights. To this end no expense was spared, and when the fighters entered the ring it was illuminated with 300,00 candle-power of light. Thus we are able to present to our customers, not imitation or fake pictures of the contest, but the actual exhibition just as it took place, with the audience assembled. The pictures that were secured show every movement in the contest, from the time Jeffries entered the ring until he left it a victor in the 5th round.
- Taken while ascending some 2,000 yards into the clouds, and represents a most diversified view of the city of San Francisco, the Golden Gate, Pacific Ocean, and surrounding country for miles. The huge balloon from which this picture was taken is 75 feet in diameter, 250 feet in circumference and about 105 feet high, and it requires some 150,000 feet of gas to raise it from the ground.
- Taken on the Mt. Tamalpais R. R., known to every tourist throughout the entire world. The scenery which is encountered on this road, which takes the tourist from San Francisco to the top of Mt. Tamalpais, some 5,000 feet above the sea level, is most enchanting. The background is a panoramic view of the hills and valleys as the train ascends the mountain and winds around the curves. In portions of the film one seems to be running along at a very high rate of speed on the edge of the huge cliff, and the valley can be seen thousands of feet below. This makes the picture most thrilling as one experiences the sensation of momentarily expecting to be hurled into space. In other portions of the film, one gets a panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean and the Golden Gate in the distance. The picture itself is composed of perfect photography.
- Some of the steepest hills in the world are in the city of San Francisco, Cal. These hills are traversed daily by electric and cable cars and the trip up and down them is most thrilling. In this picture we give the audience a trip on the front platform of a cable car running down Union street, the steepest hill in San Francisco. The trip is begun from the top of the hill and one can see the business portion of the town many hundreds of feet below and seeming to be miles away. The trip is very thrilling and the subject entirely interesting.
- When the fishing tugs mentioned in the description of the picture, "fishing at Farralone Islands," are returning to San Francisco, the fishermen cast into the sea tons of unmarketable fish. We secured a picture of this occurence and thousands and thousands of seagulls are seen flying about and diving down into the water and fighting and wrangling as the fish are thrown overboard. Here is also a picture which will undoubtedly never be secured again. It is most marvelous and beautiful, and we recommend it to every exhibitor as a picture that is invaluable.
- This picture was taken from the front end of a train during a trip from the famous Cliff House to Bakers Beach along the shore of the Golden Gate. The train runs along the brink of the cliff and gives a perfect representation of the objects that meet the eye prior to entering the Golden Gate. One of the features of this picture is the stirring ride along the very edge of the cliff, the track being laid in places within a foot of the brink, and far below can be seen the huge breakers dashing against the foot of the cliff.
- One sees the fisherman hauling a huge net containing tons of fish of every description. The climax is reached when the men begin removing the fish. Thousands of sea gulls which are hovering about begin a mad fight for the small fish which always drop from the net before the entire catch is landed on the deck of the tug. Some of the gulls fly down upon the deck of the tug, keeping the fishermen busy beating them off with sticks so as to prevent them stealing the large and more valuable fish. At least 5,000 seagulls can be seen as they fly about and give and fight for the fish. Our photographer was obliged to wait weeks for an opportunity to make this picture, as it is only on rare occasions that the atmosphere at the Farralone Islands is not laden with fog. It is almost safe to say that this wonderful picture will never again be secured on an animated picture film.
- Here we bring into view what is considered being the most crooked railroad in the world. The steep grades and dangerous curves between these two stations are very stirring and the ride is one which all tourists take who visit California. A choice strip of scenery is shown in this film and the scene is greatly diversified as the train changes its direction suddenly.
- A picture of the above named body of men taken at drill. The view was secured in San Francisco, California, through the courtesy of Captain Thomas A. Nerney who was in command of the U.S.S. "Marion" stationed at that port. The picture shows the officers and men drilling with a one-pound Hotchkiss gun, same as that used in the U.S. Navy. The picture is excellent in every detail and shows every movement. The scene is also replete with motion from start to finish.
- We have just received from our operators accompanying President Roosevelt on his great tour of the Pacific Coast, a splendid series of films covering his reception in San Francisco. The weather was all that could be desired, and the films are, therefore, very fine photographically. There are five scenes in all, as follows: 4. "No Race Suicide in Frisco." This is a corker. It shows the President reviewing the school-children of San Francisco. This film is a timely and inspiring exposition of a much-talked-of subject.
- We have just received from our operators accompanying President Roosevelt on his great tour of the Pacific Coast, a splendid series of films covering his reception in San Francisco. The weather was all that could be desired, and the films are, therefore, very fine photographically. There are five scenes in all, as follows: 1. An automobile ride down San Francisco's busy Market Street, showing the elaborate decorations, crowds of people, traffic, etc. A very novel and effective picture.
- We have just received from our operators accompanying President Roosevelt on his great tour of the Pacific Coast, a splendid series of films covering his reception in San Francisco. The weather was all that could be desired, and the films are, therefore, very fine photographically. There are five scenes in all, as follows: 3. President Roosevelt in his carriage, with mounted escort, passing up Market Street. A good picture of the President, and a spirited subject throughout.
- We have just received from our operators accompanying President Roosevelt on his great tour of the Pacific Coast, a splendid series of films covering his reception in San Francisco. The weather was all that could be desired, and the films are, therefore, very fine photographically. There are five scenes in all, as follows: A trip in an automobile from Third to Mission Street, to Market Street, to Montgomery Street, to Sutter Street, to Kearny Street, to Market, to Grant Avenue. This covers practically all of the business section of San Francisco. The picture was made just before the arrival of the parade and gives a comprehensive view of the decorations and crowds.
- We have just received from our operators accompanying President Roosevelt on his great tour of the Pacific Coast, a splendid series of films covering his reception in San Francisco. The weather was all that could be desired, and the films are, therefore, very fine photographically. There are five scenes in all, as follows: 5. President Roosevelt on the Reviewing Stand. This is a great film. It shows the President as he is entering the reviewing stand, follows him to the reviewing position, and then gives a swinging panorama of Union Square, with its immense throng of spectators.
- To the sound of weird Chinese music and the slow measures of the Dead March from "Saul," the body of Tom Kim Yung, late Secretary of the Chinese Consul-General, was carried through the streets of San Francisco behind the most gorgeous Oriental procession ever witnessed in that city. The procession was headed by three mounted police. A number of Chinese servants followed, carrying highly decorated boards, on which were painted the rank and title of the late Secretary. Four men dressed as guardians of the evil spirits came next. They wore long, black gowns and peculiar basket-like hats. In their hands they held chains with which to bind all evil spirits to be met with while en route to the cemetery. A black horse draped in Chinese mourning was led riderless in the procession. On this horse the spirit of Tom Kim Yung was supposed to ride. A troop of warriors of ancient days in China marched behind the black horse that carried the spirit of the late Secretary. Members of the Tom family were dressed in long, white gowns and chanted weird incantations as they passed through the streets. Four men carry a large silken banner on which the complete story of Tom Kim Yung's life was written in Chinese characters.
- From the front of a cable car, a motion picture camera records a trip down Market Street, San Francisco, California, from a point between 8th & 9th Streets, Eastward to the cable car turnaround at the Ferry Building.