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.
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.
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.
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.
Bugs Bunny interrupts an opera performance and faces revenge from the opera singer.
Flowers and Trees is a classic animated short film from 1932 that tells the story of a charming tree stump who falls in love with a beautiful flower. They go through various comedic and romantic adventures, including a forest fire and a marriage proposal. The film showcases the beauty of hand-drawn animation and combines elements of surreal and slapstick comedy.
Bees in His Bonnet is a 1918 American short comedy film featuring Harold Lloyd. It is presumed to be lost.
Donald Duck's nephews, Huey, Dewey, and Louie, cause havoc and mischief in their uncle's house.
Mickey Mouse attempts to construct a building, but encounters problems such as falling from height, stealing food, and battling against Pegleg Pete.
In Chef Donald (1941), Donald Duck tries to cook in a kitchen filled with surreal gadgets, leading to comedic mishaps and frustration. As he attempts to make a waffle, he ends up burning himself. The short showcases Donald's comedic attempts at cooking, including using an ironing board as a table and getting tangled in a propeller.
In this short, members of the California Water Bugs club demonstrate new ways to get thrills when water skiing.
A first-born baby girl is sent away and placed in the care of Gretchen, a trusted peasant woman, who is the widowed mother of a child about the same age. The two children grow up as sisters. Later, upon her deathbed, the noble lady repents and sends for her child to reinstate her. Gretchen takes this opportunity to make a great lady of her own daughter Lena, the goose girl, by sending her to court instead of the real heiress. Hence Lena is taken before the noble lady, happy in the belief that she has made reparation. Lena is now a great lady, but the title does not fit well-- She longs to be back with Gretchen and her "geeses".
In a dystopian world, a passenger boards a train and encounters a series of unique dance performances, creating a surreal and mesmerizing experience.
In this classic animated short film, a prince tries to rescue a princess who is held captive in a tower by an evil king. Along the way, he encounters various comedic obstacles and characters such as a talking horse, a minstrel, and a damsel in distress. With its hand-drawn animation and slapstick comedy, Ye Olden Days is a quirky and entertaining family film from the 1930s.
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.
Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy work at a service station. They encounter various comedic situations while trying to fix a customer's car.
Santa's Workshop is a heartwarming animated short film from 1932 that shows the behind-the-scenes work that goes into preparing for Christmas in Santa's Workshop. The film follows Santa's elves as they make toys, wrap presents, and get everything ready for the big day. It's a charming and nostalgic look at the magic of Christmas.
In this animated short, Tom the cat and Jerry the mouse put aside their differences on Christmas Eve and learn the true meaning of peace and friendship.
A toyless boy finds a broken soldier doll and gets a very special Christmas as a result.
Maggie and Sam have finally saved enough money to be able to pay off the mortgage on their home, and Maggie warns Sam to be careful on his way to the bank. Sam immediately runs into a shady character who offers many ways for Sam to lose his money, but Sam resists them all until he is offered a talking dog. San, figuring a talking dog is a way to get rich immediately buys it. He has many rejections before he can get the dog a booking at a theatre. Before the dog can exhibit his skills, a cat shows up and ruins the act. Maggie and Sam lose their home, and Sam ends up in the dog house, with a talking dog as his companion.