Robert W. Paul Filmes

  • 1899
    Gordon Highlanders Leaving for the Boer War

    Gordon Highlanders Leaving for the Boer War

    Gordon Highlanders Leaving for the Boer War

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    A parade of Gordon Highlanders in dress uniform march through the centre of Aberdeen on their way to the Boer War. Small children run around in...

    Gordon Highlanders Leaving for the Boer War
  • 1904
    Drat That Boy!

    Drat That Boy!

    Drat That Boy!

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    A boy pulls a prank on his poor old mother.

    Drat That Boy!
  • 1901
    Scrooge; or Marley's Ghost

    Scrooge; or Marley's Ghost

    Scrooge; or Marley's Ghost

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    Filmed in 35mm and in black and white, this short silent film was produced by the English film pioneer R. W. Paul, and directed by Walter R. Booth...

    Scrooge; or Marley's Ghost
  • 1900
    Briton vs. Boer

    Briton vs. Boer

    Briton vs. Boer

    01900HD

    Taken from a music hall sketch of Lewin Fitzhamon and advertised as 'Two minutes of white hot excitement taking place on the open veldt.

    Briton vs. Boer
  • 1908
    Whaling Afloat and Ashore

    Whaling Afloat and Ashore

    Whaling Afloat and Ashore

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    A short documentary about industrial whaling. The surviving footage runs for approximately 12 minutes.

    Whaling Afloat and Ashore
  • 1901
    The Haunted Curiosity Shop

    The Haunted Curiosity Shop

    The Haunted Curiosity Shop

    5.31901HD

    An old proprietor is startled and haunted by the strange happenings inside his curiosity shop.

    The Haunted Curiosity Shop
  • 1895
    The Arrest of a Bookmaker

    The Arrest of a Bookmaker

    The Arrest of a Bookmaker

    4.4171895HD

    A man strolling in a city street is attacked by three assailants. A policeman comes to the rescue and the men struggle with each other.

    The Arrest of a Bookmaker
  • 1896
    Fire Brigade

    Fire Brigade

    Fire Brigade

    51896HD

    4 horse drawn fire brigade carts pull out from Newcastle fire station in the UK as part of a filmed demonstration

    Fire Brigade
  • 1900
    His Brave Defender

    His Brave Defender

    His Brave Defender

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    His Brave Defender
  • 1895
    Tom Merry, Lightning Cartoonist, Sketching Kaiser Wilhelm II

    Tom Merry, Lightning Cartoonist, Sketching Kaiser Wilhelm II

    Tom Merry, Lightning Cartoonist, Sketching Kaiser Wilhelm II

    41895HD

    A tiny fragment of an actuality film of Tom Merry (William Mechem), a 'lightning sketch' caricaturist performing his act for the camera and producing...

    Tom Merry, Lightning Cartoonist, Sketching Kaiser Wilhelm II
  • 1896
    Rough Sea at Dover

    Rough Sea at Dover

    Rough Sea at Dover

    4.9781896HD

    The surf pounds against a breakwater on which are visible several people standing. The wall looks to be about 20 feet above sea level and extend at...

    Rough Sea at Dover
  • 1902
    His Only Pair

    His Only Pair

    His Only Pair

    3.71902HD

    Old woman sews patch on grandson’s trousers while friends jeer.

    His Only Pair
  • 1899
    Attack on a Piquet

    Attack on a Piquet

    Attack on a Piquet

    4.51899HD

    Attack on a Piquet
  • 1898
    Come Along, Do!

    Come Along, Do!

    Come Along, Do!

    4.5561898HD

    Come Along, Do! is an 1898 British short silent comedy film, produced and directed by Robert W. Paul. The film was of 1 minute duration, but only...

    Come Along, Do!
  • 1900
    The Derby 1900

    The Derby 1900

    The Derby 1900

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    Directed by Robert W. Paul.

    The Derby 1900
  • 1895
    Opening of the Kiel Canal

    Opening of the Kiel Canal

    Opening of the Kiel Canal

    2.9621895HD

    The opening of the Kiel Canal in Germany by Kaiser Wilhelm II on 20 June 1895.

    Opening of the Kiel Canal
  • 1898
    A Switchback Railway

    A Switchback Railway

    A Switchback Railway

    4.51898HD

    The Switchback Railway was the forerunner of the roller coaster. Passengers sit in a small car which trundles up a swooping railway track then...

    A Switchback Railway
  • 1897
    Queen's Carriage and Indian Escort Arriving at St. Paul's

    Queen's Carriage and Indian Escort Arriving at St. Paul's

    Queen's Carriage and Indian Escort Arriving at St. Paul's

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    Queen's Carriage and Indian Escort Arriving at St. Paul's
  • 1896
    Blackfriars Bridge

    Blackfriars Bridge

    Blackfriars Bridge

    5.251896HD

    Top-hatted pedestrians and horse-drawn traffic pass over Blackfriars Bridge in London.

    Blackfriars Bridge
  • 1896
    Two AM; or, The Husband's Return

    Two AM; or, The Husband's Return

    Two AM; or, The Husband's Return

    5.21896HD

    Husband comes home late and wakes the wife. Based on a popular stage play.

    Two AM; or, The Husband's Return