The Angler's Nightmare, or A Policeman's Troubles

The Angler's Nightmare, or A Policeman's Troubles 1905

1

A fisherman has taken a comfortable position on the bank of a river; he has thrown his line into the water to see what good fortune awaits him. But the heat is so intense that he becomes drowsy, and finally he is lulled to sleep by the murmur of the gently flowing current of the stream. His rest is disturbed by strange dreams, and as a result of a sudden movement he pitches into the water. A policeman who happens to be passing at this moment rushes to his aid, but the angler has already gained the shore before assistance reaches him, and the latter immediately starts to return to his house to change his clothes. During that time, the policeman, who has jumped into the river, is overtaken by two officers, who arrest him, thinking that he has been bathing in a place where it is forbidden. They lead the poor man away to the station-house without concerning themselves about the fact that he is a representative of the public force.

1905

Down in the Coal Mines

Down in the Coal Mines 1905

5.40

A father and son are working in a coal mine. An explosion occurs, which kills the son.

1905

A Funny Shave

A Funny Shave 1905

5.60

A man is trying to shave, but grotesque faces keep appearing in his mirror.

1905

Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

Adventures of Sherlock Holmes 1905

3.00

The millionaire's child is kidnapped. Sherlock Holmes after many thrilling adventures and narrow escapes rescues the child.

1905

The Nihilist

The Nihilist 1905

4.50

A happy Russian family is broken up when their patriarch is arrested for treason. His distraught wife joins the secret society of nihilists and is assigned to commit an act of terror.

1905

The Scheming Gambler's Paradise

The Scheming Gambler's Paradise 1905

5.70

A combination gambling den and bawdy house is set up so that croupiers, patrons, prostitutes, and the owner can quickly change it all into a mercantile establishment when the cops stage a raid.

1905

Group of dancers

Group of dancers 1905

7.00

Cultural documentary featuring a Chinese folk dance performance held in the courtyard of Auguste François's house in Yunnanfu, present-day Kunming, China. Four dancers interact in an artistic performance. Produced in 1901 by Societé L. Gaumont et Cie. and directed by French photographer and diplomat Auguste François. Working as a French diplomatic consul in China, Auguste François shot a large number of films, most of which are still preserved, showing aspects of Chinese society in the last years of the last Chinese monarchical dynasty, the Qing. This film was only released commercially in 1905 as part of the collection "Au Pays des Mandarins".

1905

The Sock

The Sock 1905

3.50

A man dancing at a party finds one of his socks has fallen down. Retreating where no one can see him, he removes the offending item. the consequences are not long in coming in this very short -- two minutes -- comedy from Alice Guy.

1905

The Fantastic Diver

The Fantastic Diver 1905

7.00

Ferdinand Zecca's remake of his own film "Plongeur fantastique" (The Fantastic Plunger, 1901) with the same premise, showing a diver with reverse motion editing for a curious effect.

1905

Tom, Tom, the Piper's Son

Tom, Tom, the Piper's Son 1905

3.80

Based loosely on the once-popular nursery rhyme. A fair is in progress, with refreshments, entertainment, and other activities. As the rest of the crowd is watching one of the acts, the titular Tom steals a pig from another little boy and runs off. He tries to hide, but he is chased by the crowd. The pig also proves difficult to control. Tom, the little boy, and the crowd run from place to place.

1905

Dream of the Moon

Dream of the Moon 1905

6.10

A drunk staggers into his apartment and falls asleep. He dreams he climbs to the top of a building and flies to the moon, then falls back to earth. When he wakes, still drunk, he is in his apartment.

1905

The Black Imp

The Black Imp 1905

6.50

A traveler at an inn is harassed by a mischievous devil in his room.

1905