Movies and TvShows featuring "actuality-film" theme.

The Arrival of a Train at La Ciotat is a short documentary film that showcases the everyday life at a train station in La Ciotat, France. The film captures the arrival of a steam train and the passengers disembarking from it. This iconic silent film provides a glimpse into the early days of cinema and serves as a testament to the evolution of transportation in the 19th century.

In this groundbreaking documentary film from 1895, the Lumière brothers capture a brief but significant moment in history as workers leave their jobs at the Lumière Factory in Lyon. The film showcases the era's working class, transportation methods, and provides a glimpse into factory life in the late 19th century.

Annabelle Serpentine Dance (1895) is a short documentary film showcasing a female dancer's captivating dance routine. Shot in single-camera style, the film highlights the grace and skill of the dancer as she performs intricate dance moves, including leg kicks and hand movements. The use of hand-tinted colors adds to the visual appeal of the film. This act of vaudeville demonstrates the artistry and talent of female dancers in the late 19th century.

Newark Athlete is a documentary short film that highlights the incredible physical abilities of an athlete from Newark in the year 1891. The film captures an impressive one-man show, featuring the skilled use of Indian clubs and exercise equipment. This 19th-century silent film provides a fascinating glimpse into the sporting world of the time.

The Sea is a documentary short film that showcases the beauty and power of the sea during the 19th century. It captures the essence of the sea adventure with mesmerizing visuals and provides a glimpse into the swimming culture of the time.

Annie Oakley is a documentary short film that showcases the talent and skills of the famous sharpshooter. The film gives a glimpse into her life and her prowess with a Winchester rifle. It also highlights her performances in wild west shows and exhibition events, including her incredible accuracy in target shooting and clay pigeon shooting. This early cinema masterpiece captures the essence of Annie Oakley's legacy and her impact on the wild west.

The first successful motion picture in natural color, filmed with Kinemacolor. It is an 8 minute short film directed by George Albert Smith of Brighton, showing people doing everyday activities. It is ranked of high historical importance. Kinemacolor later influenced and replaced by Technicolor, which was used from 1916 to 1952.

Bucking Broncho is a short silent film released in 1894. It showcases a cowboy's impressive horsemanship as he rides a bucking bronco in an arena. The film highlights the excitement of the Wild West and the skill of the cowboy in taming wild horses.

Tossing a Nigger in a Blanket is a documentary short film that portrays a military initiation ritual known as a 'blanket party' during the Spanish-American War in 1898. The film provides a glimpse into the racial prejudices and hazing practices prevalent at that time.

A Trip Down Market Street Before the Fire is a documentary short film that captures the lively street scene of San Francisco in 1906. The film takes viewers on a journey down Market Street, showcasing the hustle and bustle of the city, the various modes of transportation including trams, cars, carriages, and horses, and the bustling activity of pedestrians. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the daily life of San Francisco in the early 1900s.

Experience the vibrant atmosphere of Broadway at Union Square in New York City during the late 19th century in this captivating documentary short film. Witness the lively streets, the hustle and bustle of the city, and the diverse array of people in this fascinating glimpse into the past.

100 seconds-long six-scene footage consisting of selected coronation ceremonies of the Russian Tsar (Emperor) Nicholas II. Shows distinguished guests entering a carriage, parade of troops and carriages, Nicholas II and his wife empress Alexandra Feodorovna descending the Kremlin Red Staircase, procession of the newly crowned Emperor and his wife under the baldacchino, guests from the Asian parts of the Russian Empire.

A busy street scene on Lower Broadway,

Film showing the results of an earthquake in San Francisco on 18th April 1906 which caused great destruction.

Almost 200 women file by a device on the wall from which they take their time checks. A man runs half-way across the screen at the end of the film.

Street scene of LA in 1898.

Formed by the junction of Broadway, Sixth Avenue and 35th Street. The picturesque low roofed Herald building is plainly shown; also the passing crowds and group of idlers.

A view of New York's latest sky-scraper, the remarkable Flatiron Building, at the junction of Broadway, Fifth Ave., and 23rd St., New York. A panorama of the surroundings before a look upward toward the top of the scraper.