J. Stuart Blackton Movies

  • 1908
    Romeo and Juliet, A Romantic Story of the Ancient Feud Between the Italian Houses of Montague and Capulet

    Romeo and Juliet, A Romantic Story of the Ancient Feud Between the Italian Houses of Montague and Capulet

    Romeo and Juliet, A Romantic Story of the Ancient Feud Between the Italian Houses of Montague and Capulet

    3.51908HD

    Two feuding houses are united with the marriage and eventual death of their children.

    Romeo and Juliet, A Romantic Story of the Ancient Feud Between the Italian Houses of Montague and Capulet
  • 1922
    The Glorious Adventure

    The Glorious Adventure

    The Glorious Adventure

    41922HD

    An Earl's cousin survives drowning and saves a lady from the Great Fire of London.

    The Glorious Adventure
  • 1908
    Julius Caesar, an Historical Tragedy

    Julius Caesar, an Historical Tragedy

    Julius Caesar, an Historical Tragedy

    4.6671908HD

    Biographical drama, adaptation of Shakespeare's play.

    Julius Caesar, an Historical Tragedy
  • 1908
    Richard III, a Shakespearian Tragedy

    Richard III, a Shakespearian Tragedy

    Richard III, a Shakespearian Tragedy

    31908HD

    Vitagraph production of Shakespeare's Richard III.

    Richard III, a Shakespearian Tragedy
  • 1926
    The Gilded Highway

    The Gilded Highway

    The Gilded Highway

    01926HD

    After inheriting a fortune from an uncle they barely and carelessly cared for during his last years, the Welbys become social-climbing snobs to the...

    The Gilded Highway
  • 1905
    Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

    Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

    Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

    31905HD

    The millionaire's child is kidnapped. Sherlock Holmes after many thrilling adventures and narrow escapes rescues the child.

    Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
  • 1911
    The Death of King Edward III

    The Death of King Edward III

    The Death of King Edward III

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    King Edward III reigned from 1327 to 1377. He was a son of Edward the Second and he was born at Windsor Castle, November 13th, 1312. He was...

    The Death of King Edward III
  • 1912
    The Life and Death of King Richard III

    The Life and Death of King Richard III

    The Life and Death of King Richard III

    4.71912HD

    Shakespeare's tragedy of the wicked and hump-backed Duke of Gloucester, who rises to the throne of England by chicanery, treachery, and brilliance.

    The Life and Death of King Richard III
  • 2022
    Copyright Comedies and More. From the Library of Congress

    Copyright Comedies and More. From the Library of Congress

    Copyright Comedies and More. From the Library of Congress

    02022HD

    A montage of 13 remarkable short films recently digitized by the Library of Congress, whose themes echo the program of the Domitor 2022 conference,...

    Copyright Comedies and More. From the Library of Congress
  • 1912
    As You Like It

    As You Like It

    As You Like It

    11912HD

    After the overthrowing of Duke Senior by his tyrannical brother, Senior's daughter Rosalind disguises herself as a man and sets out to find her...

    As You Like It
  • 1919
    A House Divided

    A House Divided

    A House Divided

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    A House Divided
  • 1925
    The Happy Warrior

    The Happy Warrior

    The Happy Warrior

    01925HD

    Malcolm McGregor joins the circus and falls in love with Olive Borden but his life changes when he finds out he is a titled Lord.

    The Happy Warrior
  • 1907
    The Shaughraun, an Irish Romance

    The Shaughraun, an Irish Romance

    The Shaughraun, an Irish Romance

    01907HD

    An early short featuring Florence Lawrence.

    The Shaughraun, an Irish Romance
  • 1926
    Hell-Bent for Heaven

    Hell-Bent for Heaven

    Hell-Bent for Heaven

    01926HD

    Sid Hunt and Jude Lowery are Carolina sweethearts but hired-hand Rufe Pryer also has his eyes on her. Rufe lies to Andy, Jude's brother, and a...

    Hell-Bent for Heaven
  • 1906
    Humorous Phases of Funny Faces

    Humorous Phases of Funny Faces

    Humorous Phases of Funny Faces

    5.7031906HD

    A cartoonist draws faces and figures on a blackboard - and they come to life.

    Humorous Phases of Funny Faces
  • 1909
    Princess Nicotine; or, The Smoke Fairy

    Princess Nicotine; or, The Smoke Fairy

    Princess Nicotine; or, The Smoke Fairy

    5.8191909HD

    A smoker falls asleep, and two mischievious fairies play with his pipe. He discovers this, and imprisons them in a cigar box. He removes a flower...

    Princess Nicotine; or, The Smoke Fairy
  • 1911
    Little Nemo

    Little Nemo

    Little Nemo

    6.3131911HD

    Cartoon figures announce, via comic strip balloons, that they will move - and move they do, in a wildly exaggerated style. Also known as "Winsor...

    Little Nemo
  • 1909
    A Midsummer Night's Dream

    A Midsummer Night's Dream

    A Midsummer Night's Dream

    4.8441909HD

    An early film adaptation of the Bard's comic fantasy-- and perhaps the first screen adaptation of a Shakespeare play.

    A Midsummer Night's Dream
  • 1933
    The Film Parade

    The Film Parade

    The Film Parade

    01933HD

    Pioneer filmmaker J. Stuart Blackton was intrigued by the idea of a film about the history of the movies as early as 1915. He finally released a...

    The Film Parade
  • 1909
    The Judgment of Solomon

    The Judgment of Solomon

    The Judgment of Solomon

    101909HD

    Directed by J. Stuart Blackton.

    The Judgment of Solomon