The New Lord of the Village

The New Lord of the Village 1908

5.00

There's a scene in a village, then there's a scene out in the wilderness with what appear to be gods, and a giant crab, and a giant frog... then there's another scene in the village... and that's it.

1908

The Sheep Stealer

The Sheep Stealer 1908

4.00

A man steals a sheep and is chased by the shepherds and the police.

1908

María Rosa

María Rosa 1908

1

María Rosa is a Spanish silent film directed by Juan María Codina.

1908

Secret Suitcase

Secret Suitcase 1908

1

De Chomon film from 1908. Existing film is incomplete in length.

1908

A Disastrous Flirtation

A Disastrous Flirtation 1908

1

The hero, who fancies himself a ladies' man, cannot resist winking at every comely lass who passes his way. Unfortunately, he winks once too often, and soon the would-be Romeo is running for his life, pursued by an angry boyfriend. Disaster does indeed plague our hero for the rest of the picture.

1908

Olympic Games

Olympic Games 1908

1

During the recent Olympic games, held in the city of Loudon. Pathe was granted sole rights to take pictures for the cinematograph of the national games, and the success with which they met in obtaining a clear view of the principal events can easily be judged by those who are fortunate enough to see this film. The first picture shows the grand stand, crowded to its capacity with thousands of enthusiastic fans. In the royal box is the King and Queen, who appear to take a lively interest in the different events. It is an inspiring scene to see the parade of athletes at the opening of the games as each country represented marches by the reviewing stand flying their national colors and saluting their majesties.

1908

Bobby's Kodak

Bobby's Kodak 1908

1

A boy takes pictures of everything, including some embarrassing situations. When he projects the pictures on a wall for everyone to see, his father spanks him and smashes the camera.

1908

A Christmas Carol

A Christmas Carol 1908

1

A lost film. Scrooge goes into his office and begins working. His nephew, along with three women who wish for Scrooge to donate enter. However, Scrooge dismisses them. On the night of Christmas Eve, his long-dead partner Jacob Marley comes as a ghost, warning him of a horrible fate if he does not change his ways.

1908

'Ostler Joe

'Ostler Joe 1908

1

Stable hostler Joe loves his wife Annie, but she leaves him and their child for a wealthy gentleman, only to die destitute in London, where Joe's enduring love brings her solace in her final moments.

1908

The Wonderful Charm

The Wonderful Charm 1908

1

1908 French short silent film directed by Georges Méliès, which is currently presumed lost.

1908

Barcelona by Tram

Barcelona by Tram 1908

6.20

Very early footage of the streets of Barcelona, filmed from a tram.

1908