Walter the Sleuth 1926
Walter poses as a detective to impress his girlfriend and ends up having to fend off thieves who try to steal her father's valuable diamond, kept on board his houseboat.
Walter poses as a detective to impress his girlfriend and ends up having to fend off thieves who try to steal her father's valuable diamond, kept on board his houseboat.
Adapted from Lady Eleanor Smith’s novel, this 1934 feature tells the story of Joe Prince, an orphan child of circus people who, after many struggles, achieves his life-long ambition of owning a circus.
On the eve of his own marriage, a man offers shelter to a runaway wife with whom he strikes up an unexpected bond.
Three girls arrive at a stuffy English public school and cause all sorts of problems with both the staff and pupils.
This short travelogue depicts snippets of locations in Hollywood, California, most of them as seen from the streets. Considerable time is taken showing the kinds of architecture of private homes. There are images of various important buildings, and a depiction of the Hollywood Bowl. Finally, there is a sequence revolving around the premiere of the film “Dirigible” (1931) at the famed Chinese Theatre.
A window cleaner bumps into an old flame, and the pair turn detective in an attempt to foil a gang of burglars.
Marie, adopted as a baby by Warrant Officer Guippo, helps a smuggler escape because he saved his life previously. She finds him again in Paris while she is engaged to Count Bertrand.
Wee Georgie Wood and his gang have their sights set on a notorious villain.
Early British thriller about a master criminal named 'Flash Jack', who heads a gang of top-hatted thieves that rob the wealthy. A detective tracks the crimes to a posh night club.
Short documentary showing infusoria in a wine-glass.
A Secrets of Nature short.
A Secrets of Nature short.
A Secrets of Nature short.
A Secrets of Nature short film.
A Secrets of Nature short.
The poppy flower in its psychedelic glory.