The best movies 1904

Using every known means of transportation, several savants from the Geographic Society undertake a journey through the Alps to the Sun which finishes...

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

A prefect is converted to Christianity and dies in the arena with his lover.

Klingsor seeks admission to the Holy Grail. Evil summons Kundry. Herzeloid appears with the child Parsifal. Crowning of Amfortas. Wounding of...

Distributed under the title of ‘Switzerland’ or ‘Playground of Europe’, the film consists of a collection of scenes filmed in...

A magician conjures up a mermaid while fishing.

An abridged story of the triumphs and trials of Christopher Columbus, told in eight scenes.

Silent black and white film from Argentina made in 1904.

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

A singing "baby" backed by a chorus line of fellow "babies".

1. Mooring Cattle on Barges. Preparatory to shipping them to Constantinople. 2. Taking Cattle off to the Steamer. Towing the laden barges through the...

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

The 280 different views comprising this series depict sights along a route over the most important thoroughfares of London, not merely showing street...

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1. Panoramic View from the Acropolis. A fine view of modern Athens. 2. Mar's Hill. Probable site of St. Paul preaching to the Athenians. 3. A View of...

Early short showing the titular park in around 2 minutes.

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

A fairly venturesome piece of filmmaking for the era: Based on the Jules Verne story, the film utilizes a dozen cuts, irised lenses, panning shots...

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

A damp and murky day greets the annual Whitsuntide Catholic procession in Edwardian Manchester.

Silent black and white film from Argentina made in 1904.

The heir of a rich family puts up a notice, where he says he is looking for a wife. As a result, he will soon find himself fleeing from a dozen women.

Spanish lost film directed by Ángel García Cardona.

View of the exit of the "La Sin Bombo" cigarette and tobacco factory, one of the oldest in Argentina. Employers, workers and workers. At the end a...