Most Viewed Year 1896 - 24

Directed by Robert W. Paul.

A barber's customer is not accustomed to the blade. Luckily, the coiffeur has a modern solution.

The Tsar travels to Paris.

A dramatic dance, filmed by Paul Nadar in 1898. Preserved by Langlois' Cinematheque.

The Czar in France - Procession of the troops.

Men walk by as a dog lays about. Just out of view, a crippled man is begging for money.

The first X-ray cinematograph film ever taken, shown by Dr. MacIntyre at the London Royal Society (1896 and 1909). X-ray pictures of a frog knee...

Street scenes released by Gaumont and filmed on equipment made by Georges Demenÿ. (On view at BFI Mediatheque).

Short documentary film produced by Eugène Pirou.

A view from across the landing at Coney Island as a boat shoots down the track. "Shooting the Chutes" sign can be seen in the background.

A view of the Mont-Blanc bridge in Geneva.

A drunkard fooling around. Serious damage marks.

Short film from 1896.

Film produced by William K. Dickson’s British Mutoscope and Biograph Company.

A tram arrives to pick up passengers.

Directed by Robert W. Paul.

Two cocks fight whilst being watched by two men.

'The White Eyed Kaffir' performs with top hat.