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- The coronation of the Russian Tsar Nicholas II in Moscow.
- Prince Napoléon of Russia dances with his Dame, a Showgirl.
- A black and white short film from the Lumiere brothers which documents the arrival of Count of Montebello.
- A black and white short film from the Lumière brothers documenting the Coronation of the Czar.
- A black and white short from the Lumière brothers documenting the coronation ceremony of the Tsar in Moscow.
- A short black and white film documenting the arrival of the Empress mother and the Great Duchess of Turkey.
- One of the great holiday events in Moscow. The men march along in groups, each group carrying a large banner mounted on four long poles. Immense crowds watch the parade.
- Secured on the Palace Quay, St. Petersburg, Russia. Shows a large number of peculiar vehicles.
- The bleak intensity of the journey from St. Petersburg to Irkutsk across the Siberian desert, at both seasons of the year, is brought out in a telling way in this picture-showing the weary track by which, prior to the advent of the railway, countless thousands of hapless convicts had to trudge interminably on the terrible journey of 3,300 miles from St. Petersburg to the penal settlements of their "living tomb," Siberia.
- It is almost like meeting the renowned Russian author to see this film, we get such a splendid view of him as he leaves his fine estate, find ourselves within touch of him almost, and near enough to watch his every motion as he bids his secretary good-bye before getting on the train. The view of the surrounding country and the peasant folk who each and every one get a kind look from the author, are also most interesting.
- Our operator was fortunate to be on the ground when an interesting bear hunt took place in far-away Russia, that land of snow and heavy coated animals. We watch the hunting party as they start out in their sleighs early in the morning, muffled up to the chin in heavy fur coats. The snow looks so white and beautiful in this land of long, severe winters, one envies these huntsmen for the day of sport that lies before them. When they reach the forest they look around for Bruin's footprints and soon come upon his tracks. Men and dogs follow them, and soon the beaters have the huge beast within range of the huntsmen's rifles. A bullet well aimed hits the bear and he staggers but decides to sell his life at a high price, and falling upon one of the men, sinks his teeth into his arm. The others rush to the assistance of their companion and one of them, making a tourniquet, stops the flow of blood from the wounded member. He is then carried back to the camp by some of the party. Bruin, whom the dogs have now pretty well exhausted, is still fighting them off as they jump around him, snapping and howling. We see, however, that his strength is almost spent, and soon, after giving two or three groans, the magnificent fellow breathes his last. The hunters hurry over to him, and calling off the dogs, fasten his feet to a pole and carry him off to the camp, a fine specimen for their first day's hunting.
- In accordance with his request, this great man was buried in the middle of a forest in Russia.
- The bunting party is divided into two contingents, one of which pursues the wolves on horseback with a set of dogs, whilst the individual members of the second party remain on the outskirts of the wood with the attacking dogs held in leash. These dogs, of the greyhound type, are of a mixed English and Russian breed, and as the wolves are driven out of the wood, they dash forward to attack them. Fearless of cruel fangs, they will spring at a wolf and bear him to the ground almost before their masters have time to reach the spot with their lassos in their hands. Another second, however, and the beast will be captured; a wedge is then forced between its teeth, and in the evening, together with several other captives, it will be brought back, still living, amidst the joyous barking of the dogs, and the rattling of sleigh bells, and the shouts of the hunters.
- This film shows the realistic battle scenes of the Siege of Moscow, with the sensational defeat of Napoleon, with the belching cannon, the battling soldiers, scenes of heroism and daring reproduced in the most exquisite photography.
- Captain Kleinschmidt leads an expedition sponsored by the Carnegie Museum to the arctic regions of Alaska and Siberia to study the natives and the animal life.
- Life in arctic Alaska and Siberia, with Eskimos at work and play, a stream of ice floes in the Bering Strait, a U.S. mail run by dog sled, hunting walrus, and gold mining in Nome.
- An extremely interesting visit to the capital city of Russia, showing a panorama of the whole city, views of fine buildings, such as the Winter Palace of the Czar, St. Isaac's Cathedral, the Statue of Peter the Great, Alexander Memorial Cathedral, and the many picturesque sights of street life.
- While in India, Colonel Burns, a well-known curio collector, appropriates priceless jewels from an idol in one of the Sacred Temples. In a secret vault in the mantel of his home he keeps the jewels. The East Indian sect relentlessly pursue the Colonel and threatens his life. He engages a detective to protect his daughter, Alice. The High Priest in India has demanded summary action against the Colonel, and Mr. Yosara takes an oath to return the jewels or forfeit his life. Ozada, a brother member, accompanies him, posing as a valet. Dr. Yosara becomes a guest at Colonel Burns' home by means of a letter of introduction from a friend of Colonel Burns. The letter states that Yosara is interested in curios and relics and wants to study Burns' collection. Mutual love between Alice and Yosara makes his mission unpleasant. While at tea in the arbor an arrow alights on the table and a note attached reads, "We will wait no longer. The next time you will be the target." Colonel Burns calls a detective to his assistance. Ozada secures a drawing of the secret vault, by watching Burns through the keyhole and that night, while he and Yosara are attempting to locate the vault, Alice enters the room. Failing to allay Alice's suspicion, Yosara practices the art of hypnotism. The Colonel unexpectedly returns, accuses Yosara of being a traitor, and upon finding the drawing of the vault flays Yosara with a riding crop. Ozada springs into the fray, and as he is about to thrust a knife into the Colonel's back when Detective Smith pounces on him, and the arriving police arrest Yosara. Ozada has escaped. Yozara is taken to prison, and his friends come to his rescue. The prison overlooks a river and when Yosara sights his friends in a row boat, he unravels his sock, ties a spoon to the end of the yarn and lowers the line. His friends attach a hack saw to the line. Yosara stuffs the keyhole of his cell door with a collar button and, after sawing the bars of the prison window, escapes down the rope. He is taken away in the rowboat, but his escape has been discovered and the police boat gives chase. Yosara's friends elude the police boat by running into shallow water and Yosara and Ozada. After leaving the row boat, make for Colonel Burns' home. The Colonel has been in a hospital since the fray with Yosara. Alice receives a note from her father telling her to return the sacred relic as it only brings misfortune. While she is looking at the jewels, Yosara dashes into the room and she gives him the relic. Ozada comes running into the room crying, "The police are here." Yosara carries Alice into an adjoining room. To escape the police, he sets fire to the room by dashing a kerosene lamp into a waste paper basket. The fire gets beyond control and, after a terrific struggle, he rescues Alice and carries her to a bench in the garden. Yosara is tempted to throw away the troublesome jewels but Ozada prevents the action. Detective Smith jumps over the garden wall and sees Yosara. Yosara runs away as Smith fires, hitting him in the back. Yosara makes his way to the sect room where the members are kneeling in prayer before the image of God. He enters saying, "I have kept my word, here are the jewels," and drops dead.
- This film captures a stage production at Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow, accompanied by the choir of Moscow Synagogue. Brothers Isaak and Borukh are both in love with Sarra, but Sarra chooses Isaac and they got married. However, Sarra could not conceive for ten years, and their Rabbi tells them that according to Jewish law, they must divorce. Isaak's parents push him to sign the divorce paper, then their Rabbi drops the divorce paper to Sarra's feet. She tells Isaac about her grief, and Isaak commits suicide. Soon after-wards, Sore realizes that she is pregnant, but she is now single.
- Natalia falls in love with a young employee of her father, but her father has already promised her to another man.
- The history of Russia to date is told with via footage of its capital.
- Based on story "Petr Mytar" (Peter the Tax Collector) by Lev Tolstoy.
- American-made 1915 documentary that follows the Imperial German army as it pushes eastward through Poland during World War I. Some actual battle footage is included along with scenes of military camp life, convalescing soldiers, logistics and captured prisoners of war (English, French and Russian). After the battles are over, the film concludes with sobering views of the plight of the civilian population during the war.
- Story about Kaiser Wilhelm II.
- A documentary made from German coverage of activities in World War One. This one has scenes of Eastern Front action that included Cannon bombardment of villages, Cavalry mowing down lines of attacking soldiers, and the fall and capture of Ivangorod. The producer, "American Correspondant Film Co." was apparently a German-created outlet for pro-German propaganda films active in 1915-16, and brought to theatres in America under the auspices of German organizations such as "The German-American Aid Society."