British Mutoscope and Biograph Company
King John 1899
Based on Shakespeare's play, Act V, Scene vii: King John is in torment, and his supporters fear that his end is near. As he writhes in agony, he is attended by Prince Henry, the Earl of Pembroke, and Robert Bigot. Prince Henry tries repeatedly to comfort his delirious father, but to no avail - John's pain is too great.
Neapolitan Dance at the Ancient Forum of Pompeii 1898
A folk dance staged in the ruins of Pompeii. With the Arch of Tiberius in the near distance and Arch of Caligula in far distance. A troop of soldiers, or possibly more performers, march past. W K L Dickson who is directing the action can apparently be seen on far right of picture.
Panoramic View of Frere Camp Taken from the Front of an Armoured Train, November 29th, 1899 1899
[DUPLICATE of the other 'Panoramic View of Frere Camp']
Her Majesty the Queen Arriving at South Kensington on the Occasion of the Laying of the Foundation Stone of the Victoria & Albert Museum 1899
Film produced by William K. Dickson’s British Mutoscope and Biograph Company.
Afternoon Tea in the Gardens of Clarence House 1897
Several members of European Royalty, including the Duke and Duchess of York, and Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh, seated round a tea-table in the grounds of Clarence House.
Naval Guns Firing at Colenso 1899
Close shot of 4.7" naval gun pointing to the left with group of British naval ratings standing around it. The gun fires and the men run up to reload, the begin to pull the gun forward.
Pope Leo XIII Leaving Carriage and Being Ushered Into Garden, No. 104 1898
Film produced by William K. Dickson’s British Mutoscope and Biograph Company.
Irish Mail – L.& N.W. Railway – Taking up Water at Full Speed 1898
Backward tracking shot of a train going from Bushey, England, near the end of its journey to Euston.
The Royal Procession to the Church before the Ceremony (Coronation of Wilhelmina) 1898
Queen Vilhelminas coronation.
Duel to the Death 1898
This Victorian duel between knife-wielding women was taken from an existing stage production, thought to be the Drury Lane theatre melodrama 'Women and Wine'. The actresses are believed to be Edith Blanche and Beatrice Homer.
Menai Bridge, the Day Irish Mail from Euston Entering the Tubular Bridge Over the Menai Straits 1898
A British Mutoscope & Biograph Company production
Venice, Feeding the Pigeons in St. Mark's Square 1898
A British Mutoscope & Biograph production.
Maidenhead Junction 1898
Film shot by W.K.L. Dickson at Maidenhead Junction, 1898.
Queen Victoria's Last Visit to Ireland 1900
"This is the last ceremonious public appearance of Her Majesty, Queen Victoria. The picture was taken in Phoenix Park, Dublin, April 4th, 1900, and shows the Queen in an open carriage, being cheered by thousands of people, as she passes through an arch of welcome."
Amann, the Great Impersonator 1899
"In his characterization of Capt. Dreyfus and Emile Zola."
Children of the Royal Family of England 1900
Prince Edward of York, executing the manual of arms, attended by Prince Albert, and Princess Victoria, of York.
Pope Leo XIII Carried through the Vatican Loggia on His Way to the Sistine Chapel 1898
Film produced by William K. Dickson’s British Mutoscope and Biograph Company.
The Queen and the Queen Mother on the Palace Balcony Responding to the Call of the Populace (Coronation of Wilhelmina) 1898
Queen Vilhelmina greeting the crowds after the coronation.
