Best Movies of 1902
Alfred Raymond, Agnes May, & Wilfred Sydney
Likely the world's oldest color film, shot in 1902. Like other works by Edward R. Turner, there is no indication that it was ever relesead to the public before its discovery in 2012.
The Little Match Seller
A short melodrama based on Hans Christian Andersen's harrowing tale. A poor little girl tries to sell matchsticks in the freezing December cold. She lights matches for some light and warmth. There are visions: a fireplace, dinner, a Christmas tree. She sees her dead mother, welcoming her.
Jack and the Beanstalk
Porter's sequential continuity editing links several shots to form a narrative of the famous fairy tale story of Jack and his magic beanstalk. Borrowing on cinematographic methods reminiscent of 'Georges Melies' , Porter uses animation, double exposure, and trick photography to illustrate the fairy's apparitions, Jack's dream, and the fast growing beanstalk.
Fun in a Bakery Shop
A baker's assistant throws a handful of dough at a rat. The dough sticks to the side of a barrel and the assistant proceeds to sculpt the dough into various faces and shapes. There is some experimental use of stop motion.
How to Stop a Motorcar
A policeman is run over by an automobile
Tram Ride Into Halifax
Tram Ride.
Pas de deux
A short dance scene filmed by Danish photographer Peter Elfelt.
The Boys Think They Have One on Foxy Grandpa, But He Fools Them
The boys dance to Grandpa's banjo playing, then indicate that he can't equal their skill. Grandpa gets up and performs an intricate step while still playing the banjo.
Uncle Josh at the Moving Picture Show
Country rube thinks what he sees on the movie screen is real. He jumps out of his seat to try to stop a kissing scene.
Sheffield United v Bury
Sheffield United v Bury
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