Doctor Who is a long-running TV show that follows the adventures of the Doctor, a Time Lord from the planet Gallifrey who can regenerate into a new form when mortally wounded. The Doctor travels through time and space in a time machine called the TARDIS, which appears as a blue police box. Along the way, the Doctor encounters various alien creatures and threats, often accompanied by a human companion.
Nadia, an orphan, joins a crew on a submarine called the Nautilus in search of the Blue Water, a secret jewel with unknown powers. Along the way, they encounter various challenges and face dangers, including sea monsters, rival forces, and a royal conspiracy. Nadia also discovers her own mysterious past and must confront her inner struggles and self-doubt.
Penny Dreadful is a gothic horror TV show set in 19th century London. It follows various characters, including Dracula, the Frankenstein's Monster, and Dorian Gray, as they navigate supernatural occurrences, mental illness, and dark secrets.
In 19th-century Europe, a doctor investigates the controversial and mysterious death of painter Vincent van Gogh. Through a series of letters and interviews with those who knew him, the doctor unravels the truth behind the artist's struggles, torment, and eventual suicide.
When a group of people are shipwrecked on a remote island, they stumble upon a secret laboratory where a mad scientist is conducting medical experiments on aquatic humanoids. As they try to survive and escape, they uncover the dark secrets of the island and its inhabitants.
Gauguin: Voyage to Tahiti is a biographical drama that follows the story of painter Paul Gauguin and his journey to Tahiti in 1891. The film explores Gauguin's struggle as he tries to find artistic inspiration in the beauty of Polynesia while facing conflicts in his personal life. It also delves into the difficulties he experiences as a starving artist and the challenges of living in a foreign land.
In this comedic spoof, Sherlock Holmes' brother tries to solve a case involving a stolen document while dealing with various comedic mishaps. Along the way, he encounters Professor Moriarty, a murder attempt, and a female singer.
In 1890s New Orleans, an Italian-American private investigator becomes involved in a vendetta against the mafia when he is framed for murder. As he delves deeper into the corruption of the city's police chief, mayor, and lawyer, he uncovers a web of racism, bribery, and betrayal. In his quest for justice, he must navigate the dangerous world of the Italian immigrant community and the treacherous docks of New Orleans.
A young Irishwoman comes to the United States to live and work with her mother as a cleaning lady at Carnegie Hall. She becomes attached to the place as the people she meets there gradually shape her life. The film also includes a variety of performances from some of the foremost musical artists of the times: conductors Bruno Walter & Leopold Stokowski, solists Arthur Rubinstein & Jascha Haifetz, singers Lily Pons & Jan Peerce and bandleader Vaughn Monroe among many others.
Men Boxing (1891) is a short silent film that showcases a boxing match from the 19th century. The film captures the raw energy and intensity of the sport as two boxers engage in a fierce battle inside the boxing ring.
When the Daltons Rode is a wild west adventure centered around the infamous Dalton Gang. Falsely accused of murder, the brothers must fight to clear their name while evading the law and seeking justice. With bank robberies, shootouts, and a heart-wrenching love story, this classic film is a must-watch for any western fan.
The Happy Years follows the journey of a young orphan who finds friendship, mentorship, and love while attending a boys' school in the late 1800s. With the help of his housemaster and football coach, he navigates the challenges of growing up, discovering his passions, and finding his place in the world. This heartwarming tale explores themes of friendship, resilience, and the power of self-discovery.
Staffan Stolle becomes the sole heir to a rich and noble family when he is just a little boy. Early on he is engaged to be married to a girl he finds he does not love. Instead he flees the country only to return under a false name, looking for true love.
Three Kiowa boys attempt to escape a government boarding school in 1891, Oklahoma.
Lost film from 1891, directed by William K.L. Dickson and William Heise.
Featuring the latest news and theories in the 120-year-old worldwide quest to identify the person dubbed Jack the Ripper responsible for the murder of 5 common prostitutes around the seedy district of Whitechapel in London's notorious East End between 31 August 1888 and 9 November 1888. Will this serial killer's identity ever be revealed through DNA or other - as yet unrevealed - evidence?
Jack the Ripper, the world's greatest ever serial killer. For over a hundred years he has eluded every investigator. Could it be that they have all been looking in the wrong place - and that the identity of Jack the Ripper is to be found not in London but in ... America?
London, 1888. A killer known by the name of Jack the Ripper brutally murders five prostitutes. Though the killings make the world's headlines, the slayer's identity remains a mystery for over 120 years. But new evidence found by an international team of experts leads to a German sailor and to New York's Lower East Side...
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