Movies and TvShows featuring "one-reeler" theme.
A Trip to the Moon is a silent science fiction film directed by Georges Méliès. It follows a group of space explorers who travel to the moon, encounter extraterrestrial life, and escape back to Earth. The film is a satirical take on scientific expeditions and features imaginative and fantastical elements.
The novelty shop owner has gone home, and that means it's time for its items to animate and have fun.
In late 18th century Scotland, Annie Laurie and William Douglas love each other, but their clans are on opposite sides of the country's civil war. Their love is made immortal through the title song of this film.
Clock Cleaners is a hilarious animated short film that follows Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy as they work to clean a clock tower. However, their cleaning efforts quickly turn into a series of comedic mishaps and slapstick moments, resulting in chaos and laughter.
A Yugoslav man, dying after being shot while attempting to help defend his village, writes a letter of encouragement and hope to his unborn child, explaining what he was fighting for in resisting the Nazi invasion of his homeland. A John Nesbitt's Passing Parade short.
When a wristwatch intended for a office contest winner gets mixed up and confused with the one Joe McDoakes purchased for his wife, Joe once again finds himself on the short end.
Pluto, Mickey's loyal dog, competes in a high-society dog show, but faces rejection due to his lack of fancy pedigree. Determined to prove himself, Pluto comes to the rescue when a fire breaks out, and his bravery wins over the judges and the crowd.
Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy go on a winter adventure, exploring the snowy weather, ice fishing, ice skating, and playing various winter sports. They encounter humorous situations and face challenges as they navigate through the winter landscape.
In 'How to Fish,' Goofy, an anthropomorphic dog, tries his hand at fishing but his clumsiness leads to comic mishaps. With the help of a book and some slapstick comedy, Goofy learns the ins and outs of fishing and has a memorable adventure.
In this animated short, the Big Bad Wolf tries to trick the Three Little Pigs and Little Red Riding Hood, leading to comedic adventures and a lesson about honesty.
The Dean and Board of Flunk Well College are arguing with its football coach, Bergen, about the team's star player, Charlie McCarthy, who is the only reason the team is a winning one, but who isn't doing well academically and could be pulled from the team if his grades and behavior don't improve. In other words, Charlie is a dummy in more ways than one. Beyond other problems Coach Bergen has with Charlie concerning the coach's girlfriend Joan, Coach Bergen has to get Charlie prepared to pass an exam administered by the Dean. Instead of cheating like he usually does, Charlie has his own way of dealing with the exam.
In a dystopian world, a passenger boards a train and encounters a series of unique dance performances, creating a surreal and mesmerizing experience.
Mabel wakes up in a hotel room and finds herself in a series of comedic situations involving a dog, a bellman, a drunken man, and hiding under a bed.
This short focuses on the story of Dr. Edward Jenner, who developed vaccination.
A documentary short featuring various snapshots of Hollywood in the 1930s, including portraits of actors and actresses, scenes from a barbecue and ranch, and footage of tennis players and performers.
In this animated comedy short film, a robot butler invents various modern gadgets that cause chaos and hilarity ensues.
The narrator's voice tells of John Dough, who wakes up after a late-night party and prepares to go to work. However, a few interruptions, including thinking for a moment that he sees a woman's body in his bed, having his car key not work, and thinking he hears his mother calling, delay his departure from home by almost a minute. When tragedy strikes close by, John revisits the morning's events. A phone call from his brother in Chicago confirms how odd this morning is. Did John experience telepathy or was it all coincidence? If radio waves can carry a communication, why not a mother's love?
During World War II, a mischievous cartoon cat and a witty cartoon bird find themselves in a series of comedic adventures, including encounters with a slingshot, an exploding cigar, and an air raid warden.
The Pied Piper is a classic animated short film based on the famous fairy tale. Set in the town of Hamlin, Germany, the story follows the Pied Piper as he uses his magical flute to rid the town of rats. However, when the corrupt mayor refuses to pay him, the Pied Piper takes revenge by leading all the children away with him, leaving the town in turmoil.
Choreographer Dave Gould and his students demonstrate various tap dancing steps. Also featured are an adagio and Russian sword dancers.