Riley Brothers Early Films
Whilst researching the connections between Appleton, Percy Lund and the Riley Brothers a list of very early films being shown by the Riley Brothers films was discovered, for those interested in this a list is shown here. Further details can be found in the Willie Riley collection at the J B Priestley Library, Bradford.
During three evenings of entertainment at the Manningham Wesleyan Bazaar, March 1901 the following films were shown.
Friday 29th March 1901
7.30 Cinematograph in the Lower Schoolroom (4d)
Program as per previous day at 8.40 ie Queen Victoria etc
9.15 Cinematograph in the Lower Schoolroom (4d)
Britain's might - Naval Brigade on the march. - The Switchback at Shipley Glen - Weary Willie in Manningham Park - Street Scene in Leeds - Barnum's procession in Carlisle Road - The Dispute: Or Alls well that ends well. - London Express passing through Doncaster: the 'slip carriage' The railway restaurant in 3000 etc.
8.40 Cinematograph in the Lower School Room (6d)
Queen Victoria's last visit to Yorkshire. Queen Victoria's funeral, 1. The procession at Cowes, a magnificent photograph. 2 - Crossing the Solent. 3 - Leaving Victoria Station, London Fine Photographs of King Edward VII and the German Emperor. 4 - Passing the Marble Arch. 5 - The procession entering Windsor Park. 6 - Entering St George's Chapel. The King and Queen leaving Chelsea Hospital etc.
28th March 19017.30 Cinematograph in the Lower Schoolroom (4d)
Panorama of the Paris Exhibition, Walking the Greasy Pole, Firing the Ladysmith 4.7 Naval Gun, Leap Frog, Lord Masham at the Town Hall, The 30th Century Barber, Black Dike Mills Queensbury, Beautiful Panorama of Thames Scenery, etc.
8.40 Cinematograph in the Lower Schoolroom (3d)
The thirsty tramp and the milk. Sharp work by the Kansas fire brigade. Marvellous illustrations - Call to Arms on a Man of War - Boys sliding - On the Thames at Chertsey. - A lively pillow fight. - Swimming and Diving : marvellous performances etc.
9.15 Cinematograph in the Lower Schoolroom (3d)
Patriotic Entertainment - Bradford Volunteers leaving for the Front. - Sailors working Maxim guns - Marine drilling - March past of the Black Watch - (Almost wiped out at Magersfontein) Naval Brigade skirmishing. How to kill Kruger - Return of the C.I.V.'s - Return of Earl Roberts. The Union Jack etc
"If you wish to raise a laugh See the Cinematograph"
"I am here to have a good time and money aint any object" Mark Twain
9.00 Cinematograph in the Lower Schoolroom (3d)
Indian Club exercise. The Rights of Women. Return of Earl Roberts. Cruiser chased by torpedo boats. Sailors Cricketing. Queensbury Tunnel. Andree at the North Pole.
8.25 Cinematograph in the Lower Schoolroom (3d)
Program as per first day at 8.40 ie Queen Victoria etc
Saturday 30th March 19017.15 Cinematograph in the lower schoolroom (3d)
Vaulting the horse. The Gardeners revenge. Millhands leaving works at Messrs Fison's Burley. The awkward fisherman - Kirkstall Station - Jack tar at play. A rough sea. Gunpowder plot. Lord Masham at the Town Hall etc.