J. Stuart Blackton
1896
Edison Drawn by 'World' Artist
Artist draws Thomas Edison.
Battle of Santiago Bay
Vitagraph’s Battle of Santiago Bay (1898) blended real Spanish–American War footage with t…
1898
Humpty Dumpty Circus
The Humpty Dumpty Circus is the first animated short film created in stop-motion technique…
Little Mischief
Papa is reading his newspaper and his little girl tickles his neck with a long straw. Thin…
1898
The Burglar on the Roof
There is a burglar on the rooftop of a Manhattan office building, and he is trying to brea…
1898
The Cavalier's Dream
He sits asleep at a bare table; old witch enters, raps three times, then disappears; caval…
Vanishing Lady
Man in roman costume carves figure of girl in doorway. As he finishes, the statue comes to…
'Columbia' Winning the Cup
This picture shows the Columbia crossing the line, leading the Shamrock by about 1/2 mile.…
1899
"Shamrock" and "Erin" Sailing
The Shamrock is seen after its defeat in the 1899 America's Cup, along with the Erin, whic…
1899
A Visit to the Spiritualist
A countryman goes to see a spiritualist and is frightened by what he sees.
1899
Astor Battery on Parade
The Astor Battery became famous after the Spanish-American war and these young men are on…
1899
Firemen Rescuing Men and Women
Shows the efficiency of modern life-saving methods and apparatus now in use by the fire de…
Raising Old Glory Over Morro Castle
"Down goes the Spanish flag, and up floats the Stars and Stripes. Down falls the symbol of…
Happy Hooligan
1900
Hooligan Assists the Magician
This is a new adventure in which our friend, Mr. Hooligan, appears in an entirely new capa…
1900
Maude's Naughty Little Brother
In a charming dining room a very attractive young lady is seen seated at the table, eviden…
The Clown and the Alchemist
Although we are led to believe that the ancient alchemists were all powerful, this picture…
1900
The Congress of Nations
A magician steps upon the stage carrying a hoop covered with white paper. Then in quick su…
1900
The Enchanted Drawing
A cartoonist defies reality when he draws objects that become three-dimensional after he l…
Children Bathing
A pretty and natural picture in which the principal actors are two tiny tots who are evide…
1901
Jeffries Skipping the Rope
A splendid subject, showing the champion heavyweight of the world, exercising in his train…
Jeffries Throwing the Medicine Ball
James J. Jeffries throwing the medicine ball. An absolutely perfect picture of the champio…
Leaping Dogs at Gentry's Circus
In the center of the ring the trainer forms a pile of baskets many feet in height. Greyhou…
Mysterious Cafe, or Mr. and Mrs. Spoopendyke Have Troubles with a Waiter
As the above title indicates, the scene does not take place in an ordinary restaurant, but…
Panoramic View of Boston Subway from an Electric Car
Persons who have visited the "Hub," no doubt carried away with vivid recollections of Bost…
1901
The Artist's Dilemma
In the artist's studio, he asleep in his chair. A large old fashioned clock opens and a yo…
1902
The Twentieth Century Tramp; or, Happy Hooligan and His Airship
A comic picture that defies description. It depicts the Twentieth Century up-to-date tramp…
1903
Happy Hooligan Interferes
An organ-grinder is playing beneath the window of a cranky old woman. She objects strenuou…
Hooligan in Jail
Happy Hooligan is thrust into prison, but makes the most of his hardship. He is seen in hi…
1905
Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
The millionaire's child is kidnapped. Sherlock Holmes after many thrilling adventures and…
Monsieur Beaucaire, the Adventures of a Gentleman of France
Monsieur Beaucaire, a French nobleman & relative of the King, engages in a sword fight wit…
1906
And the Villain Still Pursued Her; or, the Author's Dream
A pulp writer dozes off at his desk and dreams himself into a melodrama of love and rivalr…
1906
Humorous Phases of Funny Faces
A cartoonist draws faces and figures on a blackboard - and they come to life.
1906
The 100 to One Shot; or, A Run of Luck
A farmer's son, family facing foreclosure, goes to the city and bets everything on a horse…
1906
The Automobile Thieves
A young couple conducts a series of robberies, followed by a chase, in which they are shot…
1907
Lightning Sketches
An illustrator draws some sketches at lightning speed. He first illustrates how he can tur…