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"2 A.M. in the Subway" (1905) - with film
A scene from the film
Directed by unknown
Cinematography by Billy Bitzer
Starring unknown
Distributed by Biograph Company
Release date June 20, 1905
Country United States
Running time 1 m.
"2 A.M. in the Subway" is a very short comedy. The film is included in our program to illustrate the work of our star Billy Bitzer.
Let's all give our thanks to the Library of Congress for preserving this film and making it available to the public. -
"Airy Fairy Lillian Tries on Her New Corsets" (1905) - hidden gem
A scene from the film
Directed by unknown
Cinematography by Billy Bitzer
Starring unknown
Distributed by Biograph Company
Release date November 3, 1905
Country United States
Running time 1 m.This film is part of our Silent Gems Collection and the DVD is available on Ebay. This film is on DVD "Short Comedies".
Update:
You don't have to leave our website in order to obtain the films from our Silent Gems Collection. These gems are now available to our users in exchange for donation. For details click here.This film is part of our series 'Hidden Gems'. It can be watched by registered users who make a donation. For more details, please click here.
"Airy Fairy Lillian Tries on Her New Corsets" is a very short comedy with unknown cast and director. The film is included in our program to illustrate the work of our star Billy Bitzer.
Young Lillian has trouble putting on her new corsets. Will she get some help in her predicament?
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"Delivering Newspapers" (1903) - with film
A scene from the film
Directed by unknown
Cinematography by Billy Bitzer, Arthur Marvin
Starring unknown
Distributed by Biograph Company
Release date April 24, 1903
Country United States
Running time 1 m.
"Delivering Newspapers" is a very short documentary. The film is included in our program to illustrate the work of our star Billy Bitzer.
Let's all give our thanks to the Library of Congress for preserving this film and making it available to the public. -
"Levi and Cohen, the Irish Comedians" (1903) - with film
A scene from the film
Directed by unknown
Cinematography by Billy Bitzer
Starring unknown
Distributed by Biograph Company
Release date July 1903
Country United States
Running time 1 m.
"Levi and Cohen, the Irish Comedians" is a very short comedy. The film is included in our program to illustrate the work of our star cinematographer Billy Bitzer.In addition to being the cinematographer, IMDB gives Billy Bitzer credit as a director and if this is confirmed "Levi and Cohen, the Irish Comedians" would be one of very few films, for which Billy Bitzer receives this distinction.
Let's all give our thanks to the Library of Congress for preserving this film and making it available to the public.
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"Man Overboard! 'Indiana'" (1904) - with film
A scene from the film
Directed by unknown
Cinematography by Billy Bitzer
Starring unknown
Distributed by Biograph Company
Release date 1904
Country United States
Running time 2 m.
"Man Overboard! 'Indiana'" is a very short documentary. The film is included in our program to illustrate the work of our star Billy Bitzer.
Let's all give our thanks to the Library of Congress for preserving this film and making it available to the public. -
"Personal" (1904) - hidden gem
A scene from the film
Directed by Wallace McCutcheon
Cinematography by Billy Bitzer
Starring unknown
Distributed by Biograph Company
Release date August 8, 1904
Country United States
Running time 5 m.This film is part of our Silent Gems Collection and the DVD is available on Ebay. This film is on DVD "Short Comedies".
Update:
You don't have to leave our website in order to obtain the films from our Silent Gems Collection. These gems are now available to our users in exchange for donation. For details click here.This film is part of our series 'Hidden Gems'. It can be watched by registered users who make a donation. For more details, please click here.
"Personal" is a short comedy, included in our program to illustrate the work of our star Billy Bitzer.
A man who posted a personal ad gets an overwhelming response.
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"Stealing a Dinner" (1903) - with film
A scene from the film
Directed by unknown
Cinematography by Billy Bitzer
Starring unknown
Distributed by Biograph Company
Release date June 13, 1903
Country United States
Running time 1 m.
"Stealing a Dinner" is a very short comedy. The film is included in our program to illustrate the work of our star cinematographer Billy Bitzer.
Let's all give our thanks to the Library of Congress for preserving this film and making it available to the public. -
"The Impossible Convicts" (1906) - with film
A scene from the film
Directed by unknown
Cinematography by Billy Bitzer
Starring unknown
Distributed by Biograph Company
Release date January 27, 1906
Country United States
Running time 3 m.
"The Impossible Convicts" is a very short comedy. The film is included in our program to illustrate the work of our star cinematographer Billy Bitzer.In addition to being the cinematographer, IMDB gives Billy Bitzer credit as a director and if this is confirmed "The Impossible Convicts" would be one of very few films, for which Billy Bitzer receives this distinction.
Get ready to see a very unusual film, and perhaps a truly amazing one.
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"The Lost Child" (1904) - hidden gem
A scene from the film
Directed by Wallace McCutcheon
Cinematography by Billy Bitzer
Starring Kathryn Osterman
Distributed by Biograph Company
Release date October 15, 1904
Country United States
Running time 7 m.This film is part of our Silent Gems Collection and the DVD is available on Ebay. This film is on DVD "Short Comedies".
Update:
You don't have to leave our website in order to obtain the films from our Silent Gems Collection. These gems are now available to our users in exchange for donation. For details click here.This film is part of our series 'Hidden Gems'. It can be watched by registered users who make a donation. For more details, please click here.
"The Lost Child" is a short comedy, included in our program to illustrate the work of our star Billy Bitzer.
A woman freaks out after losing sight of her baby.
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"The Tired Tailor's Dream" (1907) - hidden gem
A scene from the film
Directed by Joseph A. Golden
Cinematography by Billy Bitzer
Starring unknown
Distributed by Biograph Company
Release date August 31, 1907
Country United States
Running time 7 m.
This film is part of our series 'Hidden Gems'. It can be watched by registered users who make a donation. For more details, please click here."The Tired Tailor's Dream" is a short fantasy comedy. The film is included in our program to illustrate the work of our star Billy Bitzer.
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"The Widow and the Only Man" (1904) - hidden gem
A scene from the film
Directed by Wallace McCutcheon
Cinematography by Billy Bitzer
Starring unknown
Distributed by Biograph Company
Release date September 8, 1904
Country United States
Running time 9 m.
This film is part of our series 'Hidden Gems'. It can be watched by registered users who make a donation. For more details, please click here."The Widow and the Only Man" is a short comedy, included in our program to illustrate the work of our star Billy Bitzer.
An all-female resort gets filled with excitement at the arrival of a man..
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"Tom, Tom, the Piper's Son" (1905) - hidden gem
A scene from "Tom, Tom, the Piper's Son"
Directed by unknown
Cinematography by Billy Bitzer
Starring unknown
Distributed by Biograph Company
Release date March 9, 1905
Country United States
Running time 8 m.This film is part of our Silent Gems Collection and the DVD is available on Ebay. This film is on DVD "Short Comedies".
Update:
You don't have to leave our website in order to obtain the films from our Silent Gems Collection. These gems are now available to our users in exchange for donation. For details click here.This film is part of our series 'Hidden Gems'. It can be watched by registered users who make a donation. For more details, please click here.
"Tom, Tom, the Piper's Son" is a short comedy with unknown cast and director. The film is included in our program to illustrate the work of our star Billy Bitzer.
During a village fair Tom steals a pig and runs away with it chased by a crowd of persecutors. The pig becomes unruly and hampers the escape, but the chasers have their own problem as they constantly stumble upon each other. Will Tom take advantage and escape?
Click to enlarge: {imageshow sl=191 sc=3 /}Tom, Tom the Piper's Son Nursery Rhyme Words
Tom Tom the piper's son,
Stole a pig and away he ran.
The pig was eat and Tom was beat,
And Tom went crying down the street.Attention please.
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"Trial Marriages" (1907) - hidden gem
A scene from "Trial Marriages"
Directed by unknown
Cinematography by Billy Bitzer
Starring unknown
Distributed by Biograph Company
Release date January 17, 1907
Country United States
Running time 12 m.This film is part of our Silent Gems Collection and the DVD is available on Ebay. This film is on DVD "Short Comedies".
Update:
You don't have to leave our website in order to obtain the films from our Silent Gems Collection. These gems are now available to our users in exchange for donation. For details click here.This film is part of our series 'Hidden Gems'. It can be watched by registered users who make a donation. For more details, please click here.
"Trial Marriages" is a short comedy with unknown cast and director. The film is included in our program to illustrate the work of our star Billy Bitzer.
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Another scene from the film
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