Most Viewed Year 1908 - 24

Laying the Foundation Stone of Gustav Adolf's Church.

Traditional Swedish dances are performed.

French silent short film by Georges Méliès, presumed to be lost.

A band of musicians stage a fake murder as a practical joke for their grumpy, curious neighbor.

For the benefit of those who are not fortunate enough to travel and enjoy the beauties and customs of different countries, a film of this kind is an...

“The barbaric negro inhabitants of an African village are shown in their various forms of activity, the first view being a photograph of a...

Two pranksters, finding out that a couple is about to apply for a marriage license at the town mayor's office, sneak into the office to pull a...

Created by the young but obviously ambitious French production company Lux Film, founded just two years before by pioneer Henri Joly. The film was...

Early Brazilian silent film documenting the 1908 Carnival in Rio.

Actuality film showing Prince Wilhelm, Duke of Södermanland, and Princess Maria Pavlovna arriving in Stockholm in 1908. Scenes may include...

The fairest maiden is crowned queen of the May Day festival and the dignitaries of the town, surrounded by the cheering populace, music and...

1908 French silent comedy film directed by Georges Méliès, which is currently presumed lost.

1908 French short silent film directed by Georges Méliès, which is currently presumed lost

Some jubilant young men have decided to end their evening of pleasure by taking supper in a restaurant after having passed a few hours at a...

"The angel in this film is a little girl who is struggling hard to keep alive her old mother, who is lying ill on a pile of rags. She tries in...

Compilation of actuality footage and short films capturing public and royal scenes from the life of King Oscar II of Sweden — including arrival...

Images of Gotland