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- This picture will not alone enthuse Pennsylvanians, but will receive unbounded applause from any audience, no matter where it is shown, owing to the reputation this brave regiment made for itself in the Philippines. They one and all look every bit the soldier. The late Col. Hawkins, who was in command of the regiment, was a brave and valiant soldier, and his men deserve all the attention that is being showered on them by their countrymen since their return to the United States. This is by far the most accurate drilling scene in Life Motion Pictures ever made.
- "About 15,000 soldiers are seen in military order marching past the reviewing stand at Camp Alger, May 28. This picture appeals to those who remember war times from 1861-1865, when thousands who went away light-hearted and gay to fight for a cause they considered just failed to return. It thrills us to think that our soldiers, at present time about to leave for the enemy's country, may never see American soil again, and we bid them Godspeed in their undertaking. Their faces are clear and distinct and each figure stands out in bold relief. A touching picture that will interest everybody."
- "Soldier laddies have the call at the present time, and we here produce one of New York's famous regiments. This is indeed an object lesson for the young who have heard a great deal about war but have never seen the boys in martial array. They look every inch the soldier, and although they are careworn and emaciated in some cases, still show their American patriotism, and are ready to battle again for freedom's cause. A splendid film."
- "Bud" O'Brien a big good-natured cow puncher and his "gal" cut for canter, Visit his old friend Chief "Lame Deer" a friendly Indian. After an exchange of presents and pleasant reminiscences, "Bud" departs with his "Gal." They are not gone long when a band of hostile Indians of which Deer is the chief, come upon the scene and berate him for not taking to the war path with them and unable to reason with them, he dons his war bonnet and shirt and goes with them. The next scene shows a company of U.S. Cavalry resting before a ranch and "Bud's" gal slyly giving a letter to a soldier to be delivered to "Bud" and serves the men with coffee. The colonel now gallops in and orders them to the saddle for a 20 mile ride where the Indians are stealing cattle and massacring the whites. On their ride they find "Bud" laying on the ground in delirium from an arrow in his side, sent there by the [Indians]. He is put in the saddle and they gallop off. The cavalry is seen encamped in a ravine-"Bud" is laying on the ground attended by the surgeons; the camp is attacked and after a fierce battle, the Indians are routed. "Chief Deer" Manages to sneak in and is about to brain "Bud" with a stone axe, when he recognizes him as his old friend and carries him out on his shoulder. After "Bud's" complete recovery, he marries the gal of his heart.
- A traveler is lost in the streets of Paris. Finally discovering where he is, he walks hurriedly away, but is accosted by a beggar, who has lost both feet and is crawling along the ground. Annoyed, he turns away, only to be met by another beggar similarly afflicted. Every way he turns he finds someone in his path, until he is surrounded by a bunch of hungry beggars, who, when feeling safe that the gendarmes are not near, rise to their feet and proceed to strip the traveler of his clothes. It is plain to be seen that the beggars are by no means cripples and that their deformity is only a sham to provoke pity of the passer-by. After robbing the man of all he had, one of the fellows places a bucket over his head and jams it down so tight that he cannot remove it, and one and all dance away, leaving our traveler alone. A number of female students pass by and are frightened by the man's antics. Finally he removes the bucket from his head, and at the same time the gendarmes make their appearance, but he is in such rage that he throws them to the ground, thinking they are his persecutors. They finally land him, and he is marched to the lock-up. This is comical and exciting.
- When the picture opens, a Physician is seen bending over a little girl lying in bed, apparently dying. After leaving instructions with the mother, he departs, after which the child sees a vision which is in view of the audience, showing an Angel who appears in a mist and hovers over the child. The Angel finally disappears and the child jumps from her cot restored to health.
- A woman offers a reward for her missing dog and a huge number of claimants shows up.
- A beautiful summer day. Family gets ready for an outing, father, mother, sons and daughters and also the little one in the baby coach. It is too far for the children to walk. Ma takes them in the "Electric" to the park, while Pa pushes the baby coach. Oh, what a heat. Pa takes off his coat. Meeting a [black man], he engages him to push the coach. They fasten the coach on the rear end of an express wagon and now the troubles begin. The baby coach is soon out of sight. Father meets the family minus the baby. Now for a baby hunt. They run here and there, looking for the lost darling. They look in in every baby coach, stop every nurse, question every policeman. At last they caught sight of the runaway coach and the chase begins anew. The darling is found. - Poor father gets a calling-down. The picnic is at an end. No more outing with the baby coach.
- Here is an opportunity to witness how the people of the East are ferried across a body of water. Unlike the ferries of our country, where huge boats are in use, the strange people have hung an immense raft on cables across the stream and the raft is pulled across. There is no possible danger, as should the cables part the raft would float, being made of heavy wood, held together with iron stays. This improvised ferry is loaded down with passengers, and several traders are accompanied by pack-mules laden with merchandise. Very interesting.
- Two [black men] are seated on a bench and one is relating a funny story to the other, and they enjoy it mutually. The story teller, however, emphasized his remarks with his fist on the anatomy of his listener, and judging from the wry faces he makes, the story teller's punches and jabs in the stomach of his companion leave the lasting impression. The more interesting the story becomes the more he thumps his companion, until patience ceases to be a virtue, and he grasps the story teller by the throat and almost chokes him before he can explain that "it was only a joke."
- Two fishermen sitting on a float are patiently waiting for a bite. Finally the long-looked-for bite takes place and on hauling the supposed fish to the surface they find it to be refuse of the river. They engage in a wordy argument and, grasping each other, fall into the water. Being expert swimmers it is an easy matter for them to emerge from the water backward, feet first. While doing so many ludicrous situations present themselves, all of which will be enjoyed by the looker on.
- In which a man is seen trying to get a good night's rest, but is annoyed by insects, some of which are seen trying to crawl up the wall. He rises and each one he hits with his boot explodes, fire and smoke issuing therefrom. An excellent subject, funny in the extreme.
- Aunt Amelia is seen seated at her spinning wheel when two bad boys of the village sneak in and use their blowpipes with telling effect on the old lady's face. She fails to find the boys, however, and again seats herself at the wheel, when one of the boys strikes her on the head with a large hammer from the window where she is seated. The old lady's blood is now at boiling point, and she charges on the boys who scamper out of her way. Leaning out of the window to catch one she loses her balance, and were it not for her hoopskirts, she would have fallen to the ground. She is stuck in the window, however, and presents a spectacle that will cause roars of laughter.
- The sandwich man comes along and is stopped by a person who buys some sandwiches, throwing the hot sausage man on the ground and seating himself on his back, meanwhile earing all the time. Rising suddenly the hungry man runs away, the sandwich man chasing him. They race about the street for a while until a baker with his push cart comes along. The pursued jumps into the cart and pulls down the lid. The sandwich man returns with an officer but they cannot find their man, who is hidden in the bakery cart directly behind them. Exceedingly funny.
- The mistress of a country home is going about inspecting the work done by her servant, when she discovers dust on the railing surrounding the porch, and, calling the servant, she orders the rail cleaned, as it should have been done originally. The servant brings a ladder and, mounting same, proceeds to clean it as she is told. A city dude approaches, and, after passing the time of day with the mistress, makes bold to ask for a kiss, and receives a slap for his pains. He is so startled that he bumps into the ladder on which the servant is working, throwing her to the ground, the ladder falling on top of her. She rises in her wrath and, seizing the bucket of water standing close by, she drenches the dude, spoiling his best Sunday clothes. Still smarting from the pain, she takes his walking stick and pounds him until he runs away. This will make you roar with laughter.
- Animals are always interesting to look upon, especially those which are not seen daily. Here we show the American Eagle, the long-necked Giraffe, the Zebra, and a number of others, including the Ostrich, all moving about, making an animated picture throughout. You will interest the little ones with this film. Short lengths will be made if desired.
- Everything is gotten ready fora sleigh ride. A sleigh is quickly improvised and four farm horses put in harness. The party has not gone very far when the sleigh breaks down and all are thrown in the snow. Having returned to the farmer's home, all get ready to have fun. The women sit down to a quilting party while the men go out gunning. In the meanwhile the quilting party is going ahead fairly well. But while the women are peacefully chatting, a wee little mouse appears, and the transformation is magical, the peaceful scene giving way to one of pandemonium, the women making haste to seek the safety of a position on a high chair or table. After the little rodent woes back to its hole there is peace once more. The men return from gunning and they all engage in a game of blind-man's bluff. Next on their program is the outdoor sport. The farmers take the ladies coasting; many times the huge bob sleighs upset throwing them into the snow, but they remount and the fun goes on. This sport gives all a keen appetite, and back to the house they all go to satisfy it. While they are peacefully partaking of the victuals before them, the table-legs give Way, and they all go down a laughing, scrambling heap.
- Patsy Casey is seen reading a newspaper and imbibing in the flowing bowl while Mrs. Casey is pursuing her favorite task at the washtub. Patsy falls asleep and Mr. Casey leaves the room for a moment when the proverbially bad boy ties a string to Patsy's coat and to a piece of clothes in the tub. Mrs. Casey returns and placing the piece of clothes in the wringer proceeds to turn the crank, and Patsy is slowly but surely drawn toward the washtub until he falls over backward much to the amusement of the boy, but Patsy's discomfiture. Very funny.
- This is a good one. A man and wife return from a ball and before retiring they indulge in a quarrel and hubby leaves the house in high dudgeon. Wifey now regrets the part she took and calling her maid takes her into her confidence and the two women confer. The maid suggests that she should don a full suit of men's wearing apparel and then make love to the wife when the husband comes home. They carry out their ideas and when the master comes home he is shocked to see his wife in the arms of an apparently handsome young man. He prepares to give the visitor a drubbing, when the maid who is dressed as a man removes the mustache and allows her hair to fall, much to the surprise of hubby and delight of wifey. They are thus reconciled and we draw the curtain here.
- "After the fierce fight is over, there is always a number of dead and wounded soldiers left on the fields. In this picture you can see the Sisters of Charity and members of the Red Cross Society going about the field caring for the wounded. You can also see the priest as he administers the sacrament to the dying, and you can see the dead soldiers carried from the field."
- A lovesick youth stations himself under the window of his sweetheart and proceeds to play sweet music with a trombone. His serenade awakens her papa, who orders his daughter to return to her couch while he prepares to entertain the lover. Papa leans out of the window and tries to reach the musician when he loses his balance and falls on top of the player, when a scrimmage follows, much to the discomfort of all concerned. Exceedingly funny.
- During the summer of 1903 at Atlantic City, N. J., the famous summer resort, there was an Alligator Farm, on which thousands of these huge monsters were bred. We succeeded in obtaining the only moving picture ever taken of a large number in captivity, and it is full of animation. The figures are large. Very interesting.
- The public never grows tired of war pictures, as is evidenced by the enormous sale of films treating on the subject. They show their appreciation in the repeated encores, and the profits derived from these exhibitions are flattering in the extreme. We rarely are treated with a view of charging cavalry, and therefore look on this great picture with awe as the men with drawn sabres dash forward on their spirited horses, and you imagine for a moment that they are the real article. Very exciting.
- So much has been said of Niagara Falls and its surrounding beautiful scenery that it is unnecessary to enlarge on it. The above-mentioned films are taken from the best portions of the Falls and show them to an advantage. We justly claim these Niagara Falls pictures to be the best that were ever taken without exception. The panorama of the Gorge Route is beautiful beyond description.
- "Think of a war picture 400 feet long. A few months ago this was considered out of the question, but it remained for us to produce a life motion picture of the American soldiers and the half-wild Philippinos in active battle. The high bridge and stone wall behind which so many were killed or wounded, is seen in the distance, and after a stubborn resistance, 'our boys' vanquished their foes, and climbing down from the top of the wall, proceed to deal a deadly fire on the semi-dressed savages, who scatter in all directions. Indeed, so startling is the action, that audiences have been moved to shout aloud and some stand in dread of a stray bullet that might come their way. All that is lacking in this film is sound, that can easily be produced artifically by means of a drum or similar contrivance. This is not along the most realistic and foreful war subject, but it is the longest film of the war thus far produced."
- The Igorrotes are a tribe, living in the Philippine Islands. They positively refuse to be photographed. Nevertheless our photographer succeeded to take a series of excellent pictures of this strange tribe. First we see them executing one of their wild War Dances. We then watch them preparing their meal. It is well known that the Igorrotes kill dogs, roast them over the wood fire and eat them. They pour oil over the dog and thus roast it crisp.
- Elephants are, as a rule, intelligent animals, but this one is particularly so. He picks up huge logs of wood, many of them weighing several tons each, and carries them to a certain spot, where he deposits them at the dictation of his master, seated on his back. Exceedingly good.
- Obstacle races are considered great sport by our English cousins. We present a fine film of an obstacle race, taken in merry England. The participants are a sturdy lot of young fellows, who, while they furnish amusement for those who look in, appear to enjoy the sport. Many funny situations are witnessed. Some of the boys are less lively than the others, and instead of jumping across the small streams which lie in their way, fall headlong into them but rise immediately covered with mud, and rush along, pell mell until they meet with the next obstacle. Very interesting.
- This is good. Pat comes home at night from his day's toil and deliberately disturbs the baby, Dinnis, who is soundly sleeping in his cradle. He fondles and caresses him for a while until Dinnis, by an act of nature, places his papa in an unpleasant situation. Pat's facial expression is very funny.
- Showing the daring explorer in a balloon endeavoring to find the North Pole. The Aurora Borealis is seen in all its beauty. Polar bears are seen walking to and fro on the ice and the frigid zone is truthfully and majestically depicted. Very fine.
- A baby is seen sitting in her high chair: a watch is given to her, which of course she tries to eat. Finding that it is not quite as good as it looks, it is dropped on the floor; the result of the fall being shown on the screen. "Out of sight" is apparently not "Out of mind" in baby's case, for she commences to cry and in order to sooth her, a plate is given to her to play with. This she also tries to eat but after a short time it goes to the floor and is smashed into fragments, as witnessed on the screen. A tea pot follows with a similar result and afterwards the saucepan is given to her. This she licks for a time to her heart's content and eventually gets as black as a chimney sweep. This last scene shows baby with her bottle with which she is entirely satisfied and after which there will no doubt be peace and quietness, at all events for a little time.
- Taken recently showing the Forepaugh-Sells Circus parade and animals in the tents, also the trains arriving on the outskirts of the city in which the animals and their trainers and the different chariots and wagons are transported. The subject is exceedingly brilliant and sharp.
- The first of a series shows the Arrival of the Circus Train into the City of Philadelphia on Sunday, April 19th, 1902. Special preparations had previously been made to take pictures, and were successfully carried out in every detail. The train is seen to arrive in the yards of the Pennsylvania Railroad, the great locomotive puffing and snorting at the immense load she is drawing. Thousands of persons are stationed on the neighboring hills and bridges, and many gaze on the spectacle from the windows of their homes. It is an inspiring sight, and excitement reigns supreme.
- At the end of each season, at popular Atlantic City, New Jersey, a floral parade takes place, composed wholly of children. Thousands of tots are seen walking along the board-walk arrayed in flowers, and the picture is a pleasing sight to see. The value of this film could be enhanced two-fold by coloring.
- A black man kills a white woman. He is caught after a chase, tied to a stake, and burned alive.
- A rare picture is this, and one that will interest those of all denominations. The conclave of Cardinals is seen in the opening, and after the final vote is taken they disappear, and the newly elected Pope is seated on a platform and carried about on the shoulders of his guard. The picture is good in every particular and the photography is excellent.
- No prettier picture than this could be imagined. A little child is seen to play with a beautiful and valuable fox terrier dog, who permits the child to maul him, and yet while amusing him, protects him equally as well. The animal is a most intelligent one, having won numerous prizes at the Bench Shows, for his owner. The baby is a cute little fellow, and by his antics you are moved to laughter. Very fine.
- This film represents the baby show on the Boardwalk and is very interesting, in that you can see all styles, shapes and sizes of the proverbial "squalling kids." One tot falls overboard, but is immediately rescued by one of the crowd who dive after it. A very fine picture.
- Here is a picture that stirs the hearts of those who have looked forward to the day when their own baby puts forth his tiny foot and proudly steps out, supported by his indulgent father, and whose mother sees in him the future president. A picture indeed that arouses even the crusty old bachelor from his club dreams, and makes him wish for a sight such as this at his own fireside. A beautiful subject.
- Two boys are grinding a large instrument on a grindstone and finally walk off. Patsy Hooligan comes along and loading his hod with bricks, starts up the ladder. When half way up one of the boys returns and pulls the ladder down. Hooligan falls on him, and they engage in a hot scrap.
- A man enters a barber shop and after the tonsorial artist lathers him, he lifts off the customer's head, carries it to the washstand, shaves him and after washing off the suds, places the head on his shoulders again, whereupon the customer pays the barber and withdraws. This is one of the funniest pictures ever seen.
- One of the most perilous performances in a circus ring is bareback riding, but you have to see this one to admit that the act is the most daring that has ever been attempted, in fact this is the only performer in the world who has ever accomplished the feat. We refer to Oscar Lowande, who turns a complete somersault from one horse to another running tandem. This artist is the champion of all fancy and trick riders.
- One of the oldest yet most popular of the many old subjects is that of a Circus Street Parade. To those who have never entered a circus arena, it is doubly interesting, showing the men who tame wild beasts and also the animals as well as the funny clowns, chariots to which are harnessed twelve horses in tandem and curiosities only seen in the greatest circus aggregation in the world.
- Here is an interesting and lively subject. Two men are seen on a raft, in mid-stream, fighting with bladders. When one gains a victory over the other they both tumble into the water and scramble about for supremacy. It is not alone interesting, but amusing and exciting.
- "Grand Naval Review in New York Harbor, August 20, 1898, of the United States fleet, which destroyed the fleet of the Spanish Admiral Cervera at Santiago, Cuba. These were made especially at great expense and by special permission of the New York authorities, and they are the grandest naval films ever produced, showing the United States fleet of battle-scarred warships as they passed in triumphal procession from Tompkinsville, Staten Island, to Grant's Tomb in Riverside Park, New York City, and back to Staten Island, accompanied by hundreds of gaily decorated river steamers, excursion boats, tugs and showing views along North River, of New York and New Jersey. The naval heroes can be seen on their respective ships. None but those engaged in the battles were allowed on board, except the United States Cabinet officers and their ladies, who were on board the cruise New York with Rear Admiral W.T. Sampson, in command of the fleet. Everyone should have these great pictures, as they are very popular and will draw big crowds."
- "Grand Naval Review in New York Harbor, August 20, 1898, of the United States fleet, which destroyed the fleet of the Spanish Admiral Cervera at Santiago, Cuba. These were made especially at great expense and by special permission of the New York authorities, and they are the greatest naval films ever produced, showing the United States fleet of the battle-scarred warships as they passed in triumphal procession from Tompkinsville, Staten Island, to Grant's Tomb in Riverside Park, New York City, and back to Staten Island, accompanied by hundreds of gaily decorated river steamers, excursion boats, tugs and showing views along North River, of New York and New Jersey. The naval heroes can be seen on their respective ships. None but those engaged in the battled were allowed on board, except the United States Cabinet officers and their ladies, who were on board the cruise New York with Rear Admiral W.T. Sampson, in command of the fleet. Everyone should have these great pictures, as they are very popular and will draw big crowds."
- "Grand Naval Review in New York Harbor, August 20, 1898, of the United States fleet, which destroyed the fleet of the Spanish Admiral Cervera at Santiago, Cuba. These were made especially at great expense and by special permission of the New York authorities, and they are the grandest naval films ever produced, showing the United States fleet of battle-scarred warships as they passed in triumphal procession from Tompkinsville, Staten Island, to Grant's Tomb in Riverside Park, New York City, and back to Staten Island, accompanied by hundreds of gaily decorated river steamers, excursion boats, tugs, and showing views along North River, of New York and New Jersey. The naval heroes can be seen on their respective ships. None but those engaged in the battles were allowed on board, except the United States Cabinet officers and their ladies, who were on board the cruiser New York with Rear Admiral W.T. Simpson, in command of the fleet. Everyone should have these great pictures, as they are very popular and will draw big crowds."
- "Grand Naval Review in New York Harbor, August 20, 1898, of the United States fleet, which destroyed the fleet of the Spanish Admiral Cervera at Santiago, Cuba. These were made especially at great expense and by special permission of the New York authorities, and they are the greatest naval films ever produced, showing the United States fleet of the battle-scarred warships as they passed in triumphal procession from Tompkinsville, Staten Island, to Grant's Tomb in Riverside Park, New York City, and back to Staten Island, accompanied by hundreds of gaily decorated river steamers, excursion boats, tugs and showing views along North River, of New York and New Jersey. The naval heroes can be seen on their respective ships. None but those engaged in the battled were allowed on board, except the United States Cabinet officers and their ladies, who were on board the cruiser New York with Rear Admiral W.T. Sampson, in command of the fleet. Everyone should have these great pictures, as they are very popular and will draw big crowds."
- "Grand Naval Review in New York Harbor, August 20, 1898, of the United States fleet, which destroyed the fleet of Admiral Cervera at Santiago, Cuba. These were made especially at great expense and by special permission of the New York authorities, and they are the grandest naval films ever produced, showing the United States fleet of battle-scarred warships as they passed in triumphal procession from Tompkinsville, Staten Island, to Grant's Tomb in Riverside Park, New York City, and back to Staten Island, accompanied by hundreds of gaily decorated river steamers, excursion boats, tugs and showing views along North River, of New York and New Jersey."
- Reenactment of an event from the Chinese Boxer Rebellion.