Ferdinand Zecca Movies

During a strike, several workers are killed in a confrontation. The wife of one of them kills the factory owner. At her trial, the owner's son asks...

Short directed by Henri Andréani and Ferdinand Zecca.

The opening of this remarkable and mysterious film brings into view a scene in a parlor, with two servants discussing the easiest way to hang four...

At an island penal institution, new prisoners are brought in one-by-one, and introduced to the harsh realities of prison life. They are put in...

Short film set in ancient Egypt.

Behind the elderly husband's back, the lovers kiss and go off together. But is he unaware of their actions. No! So she swears that her husband is mad...

Reproduction of the terrible catastrophe which annihilated the town of St. Peter on May 8, 1902.

A trick film using the reverse effect.

The French short film recreates key moments from the Russian revolution of 1905 in Odessa.

A boy armed with itching powder makes a nuisance of himself, spraying everyone in sight.

A thief named Barabbas and Jesus are brought before Pilate, Pilate says Christ innocent. People say "Crucify him and deliver us Barabbas!"

Silent film

A magician performs tricks with a chicken and eggs.

Rendez-vous of Apaches. Bonneteur and pickpocket. Theft at the scramble. Reticle shooter. Shoplifting. Pepper stripper. The coup of Father...

A political quarrel between two men that ends in laughter.

An adaptation of the biblical story.

This picture describes the well-known biblical story of Samson and Delila. The picture commences with Samson's visit to Gaza, a city of the...