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Cecil Hepworth’s Vivaphone film features Hay Plumb singing George Robins’ optimistic 1906 ditty concerning the mischievous responses of a...
Are We Down-Hearted?
Queen Victoria's Visit to Dublin
Scenes from the coronation of George V. Included on the BFI DVD "A Royal Occasion".
Coronation of George V
Footage of Edward VII in the funeral procession of his mother, Queen Victoria.
Edward VII at Queen Victoria's Funeral
A drunkard has a vision of everything turning into bottles.
The Man and His Bottle
A scientist dreams of prehistoric monsters. He awakes in a cavern. A dinosaur chases him, even though he tries to shoot it with his revolver. The...
Prehistoric Peeps
The lacemakers of Honiton, a small town in Devon, who have made bobbin lace since the 16th century.
Lace Making
A legless beggar with a sign around his neck saying "cripple" pushes himself slowly and laboriously on a trolley along the pavement, soliciting alms...
The Beggar's Deceit
A tour of central London locations, including Whitehall and Trafalgar Square. An important document for Edwardian London.
City of Westminster
A lost girl, whipped by a ruffian and forced to beg, is saved by a gentleman who whips the ruffian. Director: Lewin Fitzhamon Stars: Lewin...
Lost, Stolen or Strayed
A young woman is abducted and forced to beg from passers-by.
Decoyed
A newspaper brought to life.
The Press Illustrated
Early 20th century film footage of Japan.
Japanese State Procession
Japanese Funeral
Film of a royal visit to Ireland, by King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra. Appears on the BFI DVD "A Royal Occasion"
King and Queen Visit Ireland
Film of Edward VII's coronation. Appears on the BFI DVD "A Royal Occasion".
Edward VII's Coronation