The Pearl Fisherman

Captivated by a vision of beckoning women, a man dives into the ocean, and soon finds himself walking on the ocean floor. After encountering numerous sea creatures, he comes to a giant oyster. When the oyster is opened, a strange adventure begins for the diver.

A Father's Honor

A young woman receives a message, and hurriedly leaves home. But the message was a trick to lure her into a trap, where she is assaulted and killed. When her body is found floating in the river, it is brought to her father. Once he realizes what has been done to his daughter, the father immediately sets out in an effort to extract vengeance.

What Is Seen Through a Keyhole

Pathé film number 380, also known as "What Happened to the Inquisitive Janitor" (US) and "Peeping Tom" (UK). It should not be confused with its remake from 1905 also titled What is Seen Through a Keyhole, a film now considered lost. As a janitor is cleaning a hotel, he decides to peek through the keyholes to observe some of the guests in their rooms. In room 8, a woman is busy making herself look more attractive, and the janitor enjoys watching her. There are also some interesting things going on in the other rooms on the floor.

La Vie d'un joueur

A 8-chapter ("tableaux") short film that tells the story of a gambler who ends his life on the guillotine.

The Illusionist

On the theater stage, a magician makes appear and disappear his partners

Ingenious Soubrette

The opening of this remarkable and mysterious film brings into view a scene in a parlor, with two servants discussing the easiest way to hang four pictures which are leaning against the wall on the floor. The artful butler suggests to the pretty parlor-maid that she should hang the pictures from the step-ladder which he hastens to secure from an adjoining room. In the meantime the maid mysteriously proceeds to hang the pictures herself by walking up the side of the wall, and after accomplishing this strange feat turns a somersault from the ...

History of a Crime

A convicted criminal dreams about his past the night before his execution.

A Political Discussion

A political quarrel between two men that ends in laughter.

Scenes of Convict Life

At an island penal institution, new prisoners are brought in one-by-one, and introduced to the harsh realities of prison life. They are put in fetters, sent to perform hard physical labor, and treated brutally. One convict manages to cut through the bars on his cell window. He climbs out, steals a boat, and begins a desperate attempt to escape from the island.

Conquering the Skies

A man flies his plane "Fend l'Air" over Paris.

Down in the Coal Mines

A father and son are working in a coal mine. An explosion occurs, which kills the son.

The Strike

During a strike, several workers are killed in a confrontation. The wife of one of them kills the factory owner. At her trial, the owner's son asks for mercy, knowing that his father was wrong. Because of that the wife is freed.

The Fairy of Spring

It is winter and a couple invites an old woman to eat. The old woman then becomes a fairy and makes the spring appears.

L'étoile du génie

The Seven Castles of the Devil

An oppressive droning score makes this rendering of the Faust legend quite disturbing to watch. The film itself consists of a number of impressive ‘appearing out of thin air’ effects, some lavish costumes, sets and backdrops. A climactic sword fight between a man and the Devil is a standout scene.

Fun After the Wedding

A delightful and typical farce film, ending with the usual Gallic chase.

Scenes From My Balcony

Some naughty scenes from a balcony.