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The Miller and the Sweep
Date | 1897 | ID | 8367 |
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A miller and chimney sweep collide as moving sails of the windmill behind provide an animated backdrop in this 1897 George Albert Smith production.
Santa Claus
Date | 1898 | ID | 8369 |
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Children sleep while Santa Claus appears in their bedroom to deliver their presents, directed by George Albert Smith in 1898.
Upside Down; or, The Human Flies
Date | [1899?] | ID | 8448 |
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A group become the subjects of a man's magic trick in this Robert Paul production of the late 1890s, featuring the animation techniques of Walter Booth.
As Seen Through a Telescope
Date | 1900 | ID | 8371 |
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A man using a telescope to spy on an affectionate couple is sent flying in this 1900 film by George Albert Smith.
Let Me Dream Again
Date | 1900 | ID | 8373 |
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A middle-aged man dreams of a younger companion in this 1900 film by George Albert Smith.
Topsy Turvy Dance by Three Quaker Maidens
Date | [1900?] | ID | 8375 |
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In this turn of the century comedy by George Albert Smith, three women in Quaker costume perform a dance that is revealed to be not quite what it seems.
The Big Swallow
Date | 1901 | ID | 8384 |
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In this 1901 film by James Williamson, a man appears to swallow a camera and its operator whole.
The Magic Extinguisher
Date | 1901 | ID | 8385 |
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A man performs magic tricks for the camera in this 1901 film by James Williamson.
Robinsoe Crusoe
Date | 1902 | ID | 8378 |
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A theatrical staging of Robinson Crusoe, produced by George Albert Smith in 1902.
Alice in Wonderland
Date | 1903 | ID | 8404 |
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Alice follows the White Rabbit and finds herself in the company of strange characters in an unfamiliar garden in this Cecil Hepworth production, directed by Percy Stow in 1903.
[Two Clowns]
Date | 1906 | ID | 8376 |
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Two clowns tease each other, drinking and laughing, in this 1906 film by George Albert Smith.

Flying the Foam and Fancy Diving
Date | 1906 | ID | 8396 |
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A sequence of stunts is performed by Professor Reddish in 1906 at the West Pier for a crowd of onlookers in this footage by James Williamson.

The Artist’s Nightmare
Date | 26 September 1908 | ID | 3338 |
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An artist falls into an alcohol-induced sleep in this silent film comedy and has nightmarish dreams about garden statues coming to life.
King George the Fifth’s Durbar Held to Proclaim Him Emperor of India
Date | [1911-1912?] | ID | 8432 |
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Two films of George V's Coronation Durbar in Dehli, 1911.
Hawkeye, the Showman
Date | 1913 | ID | 8410 |
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A showman has bad luck with employees in this 1913 Hepworth production, directed by Hay Plumb.
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