Dante's Inferno

Dante's Inferno 1911

6.52

The classic tale of Dante's journey through hell, loosely adapted from the Divine Comedy and inspired by the illustrations of Gustav Doré. This historically important film stands as the first feature from Italy and the oldest fully-surviving feature in the world, and boasts beautiful sets and special effects that stand above other cinema of the era.

1911

The Roman Orgy

The Roman Orgy 1911

5.50

The tyrant Emperor Heliogabalus lives a life of debauchery and set lions loose among his guests.

1911

The Fall of Troy

The Fall of Troy 1911

5.90

Menelaus is the king of Sparta and temporarily departs from his residence, leaving Helen, the queen of Sparta, without him. When Paris of Troy, ambassador and son of the king, arrives in Sparta, he kidnaps Helen and brings her to Troy where the two fall in love. The Greeks attempt to siege the city walls of Troy, but fail. The Greeks then place a huge wooden Trojan horse with Greek warriors hidden inside under the walls of Troy, pretending to be dedicated to the gods and ending the war. Falling for the trap, the Trojans break down the city walls to bring the wooden horse inside.

1911

Swords and Hearts

Swords and Hearts 1911

4.60

A poor girl is secretly in love with a wealthy young planter.

1911

Her Crowning Glory

Her Crowning Glory 1911

5.10

A widower becomes infatuated with his daughter's governess, to the displeasure of the child and her nurse.

1911

The Battle

The Battle 1911

4.80

Union soldiers march off to battle amid cheering crowds. After the battle turns against the Union Army, one soldier runs away, hiding in his girlfriend's house. Ashamed of his cowardice, he finds his courage and crosses enemy lines to bring help to his trapped comrades.

1911

The Coffin Ship

The Coffin Ship 1911

5.00

A love story filmed in Long Island Sound with a stowaway and a shipwreck.

1911

His Trust Fulfilled

His Trust Fulfilled 1911

3.70

Continuing where His Trust (1911) leaves off, George takes care of his deceased master's daughter after her mother's death. He sacrifices his own meager savings to give the girl a good life, until the money runs out and he tries to steal money from the girl's rich cousin.

1911

Little Nemo

Little Nemo 1911

6.31

Cartoon figures announce, via comic strip balloons, that they will move - and move they do, in a wildly exaggerated style. Also known as "Winsor McCay, the Famous Cartoonist of the N.Y. Herald and His Moving Comics".

1911

The Miser's Heart

The Miser's Heart 1911

6.00

Thieves decide to steal the money an old miser has hidden away. He refuses to open the safe for them, so they threaten to kill a little girl who lives in his building.

1911

The Right of Youth

The Right of Youth 1911

6.60

Court huntsman, Søtoft, is courting his daughter Else’s lady-in-waiting, Miss Engelke. That’s why it’s a bit of a punch in the stomach when, late one evening, he discovers his son Ove in close contact with her. Chamberlain von Plessen, who had been gossiping to Søtoft and is himself spying on the young couple, is going to set fire to the room they’re in. The hurt Søtoft wants to leave the young couple to their cruel fate – that is until he discovers that it’s not Engelke, but his daughter Else, who is trapped in the flames with her brother. (Stumfilm.dk)

1911

His Trust

His Trust 1911

4.10

A Confederate officer is called off to war. He leaves his wife and daughter in the care of George, his faithful Negro servant. After the officer is killed in battle, George continues in his caring duties, faithful to his trust.

1911

Billy and His Pal

Billy and His Pal 1911

5.00

Billy and His Pal, released on February 16, 1911, is about a cowboy, Jim (Francis Ford), who is idolised by young Billy (actress Edith Storey in drag). When Jim runs afoul of a gang of Mexican thieves, it’s up to Billy to rescue his hero. Billy and His Pal is short on plot but long on local atmosphere with the director (probably William Haddock) and cameraman William “Daddy” Paley making the most of the starkly beautiful Texas countryside.

1911

The Lonedale Operator

The Lonedale Operator 1911

6.08

A young woman takes over her sick father's role as telegraph operator at a railway station, and has to deal with a team intent on train robbery.

1911

Pinocchio

Pinocchio 1911

5.57

Carpenter Geppetto carves a block of wood into a puppet and names him Pinocchio. As soon as his feet have been made, Pinocchio runs out the door and a series of adventures begins.

1911

A Serbian Country Wedding

A Serbian Country Wedding 1911

1

In August 1911, Serbian producer Svetozar Botoric and Louis de Beery (former Pathé’s cinematographer) left Belgrade to film a country wedding. With the bridal procession of 300 guests bringing together all the social classes of the time, we follow the young married couple step by step : at home, then at the wedding luncheon beneath the old oak trees, and finally smiling at the party that presents a really beautiful account of Kolo, a traditional Serbian dance.

1911

Tracked

Tracked 1911

1

A lost film. Dan Barret, a forger, is sought by Balfour, a detective. Barret finding the States a rather dangerous abiding place, goes to Cuba to avoid the officers.

1911

The Last Drop of Water

The Last Drop of Water 1911

5.10

A wagon train heading west across the great desert runs out of water, and is attacked by Indians. One man -- their last hope -- is sent out to find water.

1911

The Primal Call

The Primal Call 1911

4.00

A young woman who is engaged to a millionaire she doesn't love meets and falls in love with a rough sailor.

1911