Based on Shakespeare's play, Act V, Scene vii: King John is in torment, and his supporters fear that his end is near. As he writhes in agony, he is attended by Prince Henry, the Earl of Pembroke, and Robert Bigot. Prince Henry tries repeatedly to comfort his delirious father, but to no avail - John's pain is too great.
The SS 'St. Louis' departs from Southampton Docks
A folk dance staged in the ruins of Pompeii. With the Arch of Tiberius in the near distance and Arch of Caligula in far distance. A troop of soldiers, or possibly more performers, march past. W K L Dickson who is directing the action can apparently be seen on far right of picture.
Several members of European Royalty, including the Duke and Duchess of York, and Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh, seated round a tea-table in the grounds of Clarence House.
A British Mutoscope & Biograph production.
"This picture was taken from the front of a rapidly moving launch through one of the most beautiful stretches of the Grand Canal, showing many magnificent historical palaces. The photographic work is unusually fine."
A hand-colored ride along the Bangor-Conwy-Colwyn Bay railroad filmed from an express train from the London and North Western Railway; Stations, vistas and a tunnel under the Conwy Castle (misspelled in the title) in North Wales.
Parade of guards during Queen Wilhelminas coronation.
A beautiful view of one of the most celebrated spots in the French capital. A magnificent fountain is playing in the background of the picture, and elegant equipages drive by.
A moving tour through lively turn-of-the-century Southampton.
Film produced by William K. Dickson’s British Mutoscope and Biograph Company.
Film shot by W.K.L. Dickson at Maidenhead Junction, 1898.
"This is the last ceremonious public appearance of Her Majesty, Queen Victoria. The picture was taken in Phoenix Park, Dublin, April 4th, 1900, and shows the Queen in an open carriage, being cheered by thousands of people, as she passes through an arch of welcome."
A group of monks in procession carrying a large crucifix in Vatican City, 1898.
Naval ratings pulling along naval guns during the Boer War.
The pope taking a twilight walk.
Film produced by William K. Dickson’s British Mutoscope and Biograph Company.
Many gondolas in Venice harbour with a fishing boat in the background
[DUPLICATE of the other 'Panoramic View of Frere Camp']
