Robert W. Paul Movies

Filmed in 35mm and in black and white, this short silent film was produced by the English film pioneer R. W. Paul, and directed by Walter R. Booth...

A magical glowing white motorcar ignores policemen, drives up buildings, flies through outer space, and can transform into a horse and carriage.

Directed by Robert W. Paul.

Rumored to be shot by Georges Demenÿ.

The Alhambra Girls perform a dance at Alhambra Theatre, London. Lost.

Silent documentary short

A robber forces a luckless stroller in the park to remove his hat, coat, waistcoat and trousers.

Directed by Robert W. Paul.

Directed by Robert W. Paul.

Directed by Robert W. Paul.

Poor pedestrian, horse drawn carts, wagons and bus travel across bridge at Sunderland, Tyne and Wear.

Trick film. A stage magician transforms a woman into a butterfly and himself into a giant bat. This film is considered lost.

Aristocracy, army, elephants and more mark the start of the 1903 Durbar.

A man strolling in a city street is attacked by three assailants. A policeman comes to the rescue and the men struggle with each other.

A 19th century wire-walker performs his stage act on a woman's clothesline. An early comedy by pioneer director Robert W. Paul.

A panorama shot of the Norwegian town and harbour of Hammerfest. Believed to be the earliest surviving film of Norway.

This attractively composed one-shot film offers viewers an uncomplicated view of waves crashing against rocks.

A series of actuality films showing the procession to mark Queen Victoria's diamond jubilee.