Robert W. Paul Movies

  • 1906
    The '?' Motorist

    The '?' Motorist

    The '?' Motorist

    6.4851906HD

    A magical glowing white motorcar ignores policemen, drives up buildings, flies through outer space, and can transform into a horse and carriage.

    The '?' Motorist
  • 1903
    An Extraordinary Cab Accident

    An Extraordinary Cab Accident

    An Extraordinary Cab Accident

    5.81903HD

    A man and a woman talk beside a street near a corner where a cop stands. Just as a horse-drawn cart rounds the corner, the man backs off the sidewalk...

    An Extraordinary Cab Accident
  • 1901
    Scrooge; or Marley's Ghost

    Scrooge; or Marley's Ghost

    Scrooge; or Marley's Ghost

    5.61901HD

    Filmed in 35mm and in black and white, this short silent film was produced by the English film pioneer R. W. Paul, and directed by Walter R. Booth...

    Scrooge; or Marley's Ghost
  • 1901
    The Haunted Curiosity Shop

    The Haunted Curiosity Shop

    The Haunted Curiosity Shop

    5.41901HD

    An old proprietor is startled and haunted by the strange happenings inside his curiosity shop.

    The Haunted Curiosity Shop
  • 1897
    Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee

    Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee

    Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee

    5.61897HD

    A series of actuality films showing the procession to mark Queen Victoria's diamond jubilee.

    Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee
  • 1896
    Two AM; or, The Husband's Return

    Two AM; or, The Husband's Return

    Two AM; or, The Husband's Return

    5.31896HD

    Husband comes home late and wakes the wife. Based on a popular stage play.

    Two AM; or, The Husband's Return
  • 1895
    Incident at Clovelly Cottage

    Incident at Clovelly Cottage

    Incident at Clovelly Cottage

    3.51895HD

    Incident at Clovelly Cottage, also known as Incident Outside Clovelly Cottage, Barnet, shot by Birt Acres and produced by Acres and his collaborator...

    Incident at Clovelly Cottage
  • 1899
    Upside Down; or, The Human Flies

    Upside Down; or, The Human Flies

    Upside Down; or, The Human Flies

    5.61899HD

    A magician performs tricks. First with a top hat, then with his audience.

    Upside Down; or, The Human Flies
  • 1895
    The Arrest of a Bookmaker

    The Arrest of a Bookmaker

    The Arrest of a Bookmaker

    4.61895HD

    A man strolling in a city street is attacked by three assailants. A policeman comes to the rescue and the men struggle with each other.

    The Arrest of a Bookmaker
  • 1909
    The King and Queen's Visit to Berlin

    The King and Queen's Visit to Berlin

    The King and Queen's Visit to Berlin

    01909HD

    Directed by Robert W. Paul.

    The King and Queen's Visit to Berlin
  • 1900
    Plucked From The Burning

    Plucked From The Burning

    Plucked From The Burning

    71900HD

    Drama by Walter R. Booth. Survival status unknown.

    Plucked From The Burning
  • 1896
    Landing at Low Tide

    Landing at Low Tide

    Landing at Low Tide

    4.51896HD

    Brighton. Landing of party from small boat with comic incidents.

    Landing at Low Tide
  • 1898
    Tetherball, or Do-Do

    Tetherball, or Do-Do

    Tetherball, or Do-Do

    4.21898HD

    Four men of different ranks play a game of tetherball on a ship's deck.

    Tetherball, or Do-Do
  • 1896
    The Soldier's Courtship

    The Soldier's Courtship

    The Soldier's Courtship

    41896HD

    Britain's first drama (i.e. non documentary) film.

    The Soldier's Courtship
  • 1900
    Chinese Magic

    Chinese Magic

    Chinese Magic

    4.51900HD

    Trick film. A stage magician transforms a woman into a butterfly and himself into a giant bat. This film is considered lost.

    Chinese Magic
  • 1898
    Sirdar's Reception at Guildhall

    Sirdar's Reception at Guildhall

    Sirdar's Reception at Guildhall

    3.51898HD

    Sirdar's Reception at Guildhall
  • 1896
    Rough Sea at Dover

    Rough Sea at Dover

    Rough Sea at Dover

    4.8961896HD

    The surf pounds against a breakwater on which are visible several people standing. The wall looks to be about 20 feet above sea level and extend at...

    Rough Sea at Dover
  • 1899
    Attack on a Piquet

    Attack on a Piquet

    Attack on a Piquet

    5.21899HD

    Attack on a Piquet
  • 1899
    Gordon Highlanders Leaving for the Boer War

    Gordon Highlanders Leaving for the Boer War

    Gordon Highlanders Leaving for the Boer War

    01899HD

    A parade of Gordon Highlanders in dress uniform march through the centre of Aberdeen on their way to the Boer War. Small children run around in...

    Gordon Highlanders Leaving for the Boer War
  • 1896
    The Twins' Tea Party

    The Twins' Tea Party

    The Twins' Tea Party

    4.9641896HD

    The Twins' Tea Party