Davey Jones’ Locker (1900) – Directed by Frederick S. Armitage

Short films don’t get much simpler than this, but I kinda’ like it.

The Haunted Castle 1896 (or ‘Le manoir du diable’) Directed by Georges Méliès

Another example of early, early cinema, Georges Méliès’ The Haunted Castle (or ‘Le manoir du diable’) was released way back in 1896! … More

Youtube clip: The Execution of Mary, Queen of Scots (1895) – 1st Film Edit – Alfred Clark | Thomas Edison

Some of the very first films were shock cinema. “The Execution of Mary, Queen of Scots” is exact proof of … More