Comments on: Best of the Decade: 1900 – 1910

By: Jodie

Jodie — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 23:00:11 +0000

I read the title and was like, “They have to have Le Voyage Dans La Lune on this list!” It’s such a cute little video. i love how they go to another planet with no breathing apparatuses, haha.

By: spartacula

spartacula — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 19:51:07 +0000

a fine list indeed…my ‘recommended’ list by the decade begins with 1910…i own some content that i need to review; your list got my juices flowing…and for that, i thank you!

By: James Russell

James Russell — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:42:23 +0000

No love for The ? Motorist (1906)? That Hepworth is good but I like Explosion of a Motor Car from the same year better. Trip to the Moon is justly acclaimed, but I think 1903's extravaganza Royaume des fees is equally worthy of mention.

By: Jenni

Jenni — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 03:43:45 +0000

My 6 year old watched Jack and the Beanstalk, and said it was the best of the bunch!

By: So You Like Best of Lists « Your Blood (Honey)

So You Like Best of Lists « Your Blood (Honey) — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 18:35:05 +0000

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By: R. Emmet Sweeney

R. Emmet Sweeney — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:37:33 +0000

Thanks for the correction Spencer. A major oversight on my part. Just goes to show how much more I need to learn about this period…

By: Spencer

Spencer — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:26:23 +0000

Great idea, and great selection. One correction, though: “Princess Nicotine” was not made by Georges Melies but by J. Stuart Blackton, an American pioneer of special effects and animation.

By: Andrea

Andrea — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 04:14:53 +0000

I love the intersection of the early Biograph shorts and NYC history — did you know that the corner of 23rd Street was notorious for its trolley-induced breezes, making it a prime ankle viewing site? It’s true! And that’s apparently how the phrase “23 skidoo” came about…. whatever that means.
Anyway, great list. I completely love it. And old Coney Island at night? Divine!

By: Ziggy

Ziggy — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 03:32:24 +0000

Those Awful Hats was great! I too, didn't know youtube had some many great classic films! Tomorrow Something New Blog

By: Medusa

Medusa — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 23:07:20 +0000

Wonderful collection — thanks so much for reminding us of the charm and innovation of a century ago!

I remember so many times watching “The Great Train Robbery” in the Silent Cinema house that used to be at Disneyland when I was a little kid. No doubt that exposure also had an influence on my interest in classic movies.

I’m with Suzi — how wonderful that these are available on YouTube!

What a delight!