Auguste Lumière directs four workers in the demolition of an old wall at the Lumière factory. One worker is pressing the wall inwards with a jackscrew, while another is pushing it with a pick. When the wall hits the ground, a cloud of white dust whirls up. Three workers continue the demolition of the wall with picks.

The first moving shot, created by a stationary camera on a gondola in Panorama du Grand Canal vu d'un Bateau, was filmed by Alexandre Promio for Louis Lumiere. Filming Locations: Venice, Veneto, Italy. Release Date: 1896 (France).

With the help of a magic cauldron, Mephistopheles conjures up a variety of supernatural characters.

The water beats relentlessly against the Hell's Mouth (Boca do Inferno), one of the main natural attractions of Lisbon's west coast, filmed from above almost in a vertical plunge onto the deep, rocky ground.

Two bill posters argue as an incompetent guard patrols the area.

Different species of fish and frogs, inside an aquarium.

In a medium close-up shot of the first kiss ever recorded on screen, two fervent lovers cuddle and talk passionately at hair's breadth, just before the love-smitten gentleman decides to give his chosen one an innocent peck.

A woman undresses on her wedding night.

Children dig for clams on the beach

A woman and a young girl each carry containers of bird feed, and they toss occasional handfuls to the chickens and doves in the farmyard. Most of the chickens stay nearby, but the doves occasionally fly off and then return to eat more.

Considered a remake of Lumière's La Voltige from 1895.

Possibly the oldest surviving film shot in Spain, depicts Spanish dancers frantically doing their thing.

A man tries to get a good night's sleep, but is disturbed by a giant spider that leaps onto his bed, and a battle ensues in hilarious comic fashion.

In this fantastic scene, a man who is eager to retire has a difficult time finding peace, as his nocturnal illusions come to life out of thin air.

A black and white short which documents a boat returning to the dock and the unloading of passengers.

Based on a real event that occurred between two deputies, in Chapultepec Park.

A burning wagon is dragged from the barn by the firemen, and four horses are rescued from the flames by the stablemen. Thick volumes of smoke pour from the doors and windows. (Edison catalog)

A series of short black and white films from director William K.L. Dickson which chronicle the adventures of Rip Van Winkle.

A series of short black and white films from director William K.L. Dickson which chronicle the adventures of Rip Van Winkle.