1901 Movies

Shot against a painted backdrop of river with town on other bank & mountains behind. Throwing medicine ball while group of men watch, at least one black. He stands up & gets hit on head with ball. Jeffries shadow boxing & dancing with weights in hands. Sparrin...

This is a news actuality film of the former Commander in Chief of the Boer War, Lord Roberts, visiting Manchester to much hoopla.

A large group of boys play hockey. One of the boys has only one leg, but with the help of a crutch, skates about and puts up a very successful game.

Released in 1901

The evolution of Rugby League in a top of the table match between rival Lancashire clubs.

A fine picture of the champion and his brother in a very lively one-round sparring bout. The muscles of the champion are shown to excellent advantage, and aside from being a very lively and interesting sparring exhibition the film presents an absolutely perfec...

A young man's telephone call to his sweetheart is intercepted by her father, who beats him with his umbrella.

A most perfect picture of the Pan-American Exposition buildings, including the Electric Tower and Temple of Music, as they appear at night.

Did he bowl or did he throw? A fascinating record of an early cricketing controversy.

The might of the British Navy struts its stuff down the Manchester Ship Canal.

Part of BFI collection "Tales From the Shipyard".

Documentary from 1901

Larking about during Church Lads' Brigade drill and parade in Morecambe.

Edwardian crowds enjoy a fancy-dress swimming race.

Released in 1901

A film from the UK based Mitchell & Kenyon.

Released in 1901

Shows six engines, four hose carriages, two hook and ladders, two chemical engines, and a runabout containing the fire chief...

An opium smoker intoxicated by this poison, falls asleep and dreams that he is in prison.

Released in 1901